The QInch Project : Universal Joint 3D Printer Model

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Summary

Main Project Page - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:668017

I saw a universal joint recently and thought with a bit of pressure you can lock the joint in whatever position you need. I created two connecting pieces, one to use with washers and the other without.

Parts

  1. Two 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch bolts and at least 2 bolts.

Optional Parts
1/2 inch rubber washer of some kind kinda helps with a grip with tightening. You can use the connector that does not need a washer but you may want to use a metal washer on the outside to even out the pressure.

Here's the washers I have on the photos.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L1IZHKI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

FreeCAD source included.

thumb_nut.stl 393.6KB
uni_joint.FCStd 173.0KB
uni_joint_base.stl 165.1KB
uni_joint_conn.stl 253.4KB
uni_joint_conn_nowasher.stl 236.2KB