# Church speaker stand — CAMS-ST1

Heavy-duty adjustable stand for CAMS-1 (~15 kg). Target tip resistance for church aisles.

## Drawings

- [`diagrams/church-speaker-stand-mfg-drawing.png`](diagrams/church-speaker-stand-mfg-drawing.png)
- [`diagrams/cams-stand.svg`](diagrams/cams-stand.svg)
- BOM: [`../bom/BOM_stand.csv`](../bom/BOM_stand.csv)

## Critical dimensions

| Item | Spec |
|------|------|
| Base | Ø450 × 8 mm steel (or tripod span ≥900 mm) |
| Outer pole | Ø35 × 2 mm × 1000 mm |
| Inner pole | Ø30 × 2 mm × 1200 mm |
| Height range | ≈ 1200–1800 mm to HF axis |
| Top interface | M20 stud **or** 35 mm spigot — must match cabinet cup |
| Finish | Powder coat RAL 9005 matte |
| Ballast | Add weight until base ≥ speaker mass (prefer ≥1.2×) |

## Fabrication steps

1. Laser/plasma cut base; drill feet PCD and center.  
2. Weld boss + outer pole square (±1°).  
3. Fit collar with M8 nut (capture).  
4. Weld/bolt top plate + stud to inner tube.  
5. Deburr; phosphate; powder coat.  
6. Assemble feet, knob, cable clips.  
7. Load test: 25 kg @ max height for 10 min — no slip/creep.

## Safety (church)

- Use safety strap to a wall eye if stand is in a walkway.  
- Never lean on the cabinet.  
- Route IEC and XLR through clips — no trip loops.  
- Place stand feet fully on flat floor (no cable under feet).

## VERIFY

Thread standard of purchased pole cup (M20 vs 35 mm British) **before** welding the top stud.
