Clips are too unstable, screws are too time-consuming, and clamps are too bulky. I needed a fast way to get components on and off my printer, particularly my foam-core heat cabinet panels and my repurposed wifi phoneCams.
Wouldn't it be great if there were just a way to twist and click an accessory on the 2020 or 2040 V Slot? Well?
Then it dawned on me; "I have a 3d Printer! Why don't I make something like that?!"
The latch/knob and slot design are isometric, including the boolean negative (positive-negative?) so you can adapt it for other plate thicknesses, or repurpose it for applications I haven't even considered.
If you stick with my knobs, I recommend the round rather than flat one...it's more stable and applies more surface to the connection (but it does require the use of underside supports. The flat knob requires no supports and works in a pinch.
I've printed from different PLA and ABS with no significant variation on functionality. Easily adaptable to unlimited applications. I can't wait to see what you do with it...please post remixes and prints. I'd love to see the creativity.
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| Screwless-Mount-boolean-hole-negative.stl | 6.5KB | |
| Screwless-Mount-importable-latch-and-shaft.stl | 30.9KB | |
| Screwless-Mount-Latch-No-Supports.stl | 100.3KB | |
| Screwless-Mount-Plate-Blank.stl | 11.5KB |
