Lens mount (S-mount or M12)

→ to GitHub project folder M12 or S-mounts are often used in webcams and CCTV cameras. CCTV is also a good search term when looking for lenses. While the lens mount can be printed on a good 3D printer, it is often easier and cheaper to buy a lens mount when acquiring a lens. Nevertheless, here are two options:

M12 Camera Mount

A copy of a thingiverse design. The M12 Camera mount model by soswow is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.

PS3 lens mount M12

This is the lens mount that can be used for an M12 lens on a PS3 Eye PCB. It has additional nibs that fit holes in the PS3 Eye PCB – not necessary but helpful for alignment. Glueing this directly on the PCB after taking apart the camera allows the use of standard M12 lenses while protecting the sensor. It also fits inside the standard PS3 Eye case.