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AdapterLab3D

Adapter Designer · adapterlab3d.com

§01 · INTRODUCTION

Draft a tripod adapter,like an engineer would.

AdapterLab3D is a parametric configurator for camera, mic, and rigging thread adapters. Sketch it as a real elevation drawing, see live dimensions, and export a print-ready STL with true helical threads.

§02 · CONFIGURE

Draft the part.

Every adapter is three sections: the left end, a neck, and the right end. Pick a thread spec and length for each. The drawing updates live.

ADAPTER · ELEV. SECT.1/4-20 F → M6 MSCALE 1:1 · mm · DWG-01REV A2026-04-218.012.010.0OAL 30.0⌀6.35⌀14.0⌀6.00
A
LEFT END · FEMALE

recessed socket — accepts a stud

8.0 mm
325
Typical use · camera / flash shoe
Class · imperial
B
NECK

barrel between the two ends

12.0 mm
360
14.0 mm
530
C
RIGHT END · MALE

protruding stud — threads into a socket

10.0 mm
340
Typical use · general rigging
Class · metric
OAL
30.0 mm
VOL≈
3.1 cm³
MASS (Al)
8.4 g
MASS (Brass)
26.4 g
PART ID
AW-1420-HEX14-M6
§03 · PREVIEW

Inspect the 3D model.

Real helical thread geometry, not a decorative texture. Drag to orbit, scroll to zoom.

Material
1/4-20 F → M6 M
drag · scroll · pinch
§04 · EXPORT

Send it to print.

Filenameadapter_1-4-20_F-to-M6_M_30mm.stlFormatASCII STL · solid · watertightRecommended0.12–0.16 mm layer · 3+ walls · 30%+ infillClearance0.10 mm radial (male) · 0.15 mm radial (female)