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Files, instructions, and other stuff might change!
Parametric Club Holder v2
Description
This OpenSCAD script prints a A 2-part, hinged, bolt-on holder/fixture for affixing a small packaged sensing device (in this case a custom WIMU) to a round shaft or bar allowing it to be easily attached to golf clubs, tennis racquets, pipes, cylindrical bar stock, walking sticks etc.
Version:
2.3.2
Date:
2012-03-02
To Do:
Nothing
Note:
you will need the mouse_ears_test.scad file in the same folder asthis file for the mouse ears to compile properly
you will need the pivot_1_0.scad file in the same folder as this file for the hinge and bolt hole to compile properly
you will need the rounded_cuboid_2_5.scad file in the same folder as this file for the object to compile properly
Changes from previous versions:
v2.3.4
- change shaft diameter to 30mm
v2.3.4
- fix small elevation error for cap
- added some tolerance to make inserting insert possible!
v2.3.3
- added nubs to help locate cap onto top
- added extra insert piece to allow device to be inserted from bottom
v2.3.2
- added cap
v2.3.1
- reduced tolerances for better fit (from 0.45 to 0.35)
v2.3
- removed deprecated variables
- new variable "arm_length" determines how much extra space there is for the hinge and bolt hole
- new variable "cutout_support_thickness" allows you to specify width of walls left in areas where support are needed such as under the arch for the shaft and the cutouts on the side of the holder
v2.2
- Switched to newer rounded cuboid module (v2.5) which makes positioning easier!
- add cutouts for connections to held object
v2.1
- added pivot_1_0.scad module for hinge
- Can now generate bottom half
- Added control variables to control whether top, bottom or both are generated and whether or not they are stacked or have mouse ears
- Added captive nut on top half
- More parametric!
- Rotated held object 90 degrees so I can make holes for uUSB port which would have been blocked by bolt and hinge otherwise
v2.0
- Completely remade parametric version in openscad based on alex's strap holder
v1.1
- changed some sizes to make it easier to use without rework
v1.0
- Original non-parametric autocad version
Version:
2.3.2
Date:
2012-03-02
To Do:
Nothing
Note:
you will need the mouse_ears_test.scad file in the same folder asthis file for the mouse ears to compile properly
you will need the pivot_1_0.scad file in the same folder as this file for the hinge and bolt hole to compile properly
you will need the rounded_cuboid_2_5.scad file in the same folder as this file for the object to compile properly
Changes from previous versions:
v2.3.4
- change shaft diameter to 30mm
v2.3.4
- fix small elevation error for cap
- added some tolerance to make inserting insert possible!
v2.3.3
- added nubs to help locate cap onto top
- added extra insert piece to allow device to be inserted from bottom
v2.3.2
- added cap
v2.3.1
- reduced tolerances for better fit (from 0.45 to 0.35)
v2.3
- removed deprecated variables
- new variable "arm_length" determines how much extra space there is for the hinge and bolt hole
- new variable "cutout_support_thickness" allows you to specify width of walls left in areas where support are needed such as under the arch for the shaft and the cutouts on the side of the holder
v2.2
- Switched to newer rounded cuboid module (v2.5) which makes positioning easier!
- add cutouts for connections to held object
v2.1
- added pivot_1_0.scad module for hinge
- Can now generate bottom half
- Added control variables to control whether top, bottom or both are generated and whether or not they are stacked or have mouse ears
- Added captive nut on top half
- More parametric!
- Rotated held object 90 degrees so I can make holes for uUSB port which would have been blocked by bolt and hinge otherwise
v2.0
- Completely remade parametric version in openscad based on alex's strap holder
v1.1
- changed some sizes to make it easier to use without rework
v1.0
- Original non-parametric autocad version
Instructions
0. Measure diameter of device to be held and cylindrical bar onto which devices will attach and modify source files accordingly. Currently the files are sized for a 10mm shaft holding a 32.7*38.66mm packaged item (one of our WIMUs)
1. Adjust the variables in the openscad code and choose options such as mouse_ears etc.
2. Print out top and bottom half of object and clean up any rough edges.
3. Drill out hinge pivot hole on bottom part to *JUST* less than 3mm and top part to a bit more than 3mm.
4. Assemble the top onto the bottom part of the hinge and insert a piece of 3mm printing filament so that it passes through both top and bottom, fix in place with glue or acetone on the bottom part only Note: the top and bottom part should pivot reasonably smoothly.
4. Insert Nut into recess on top part and thread matching bolt of appropriate length upwards through corresponding hole in bottom part and place onto shaft item before mating and bolt the parts together. Note: it may be a good idea to coat the rounded recesses that correspond to the shaft with rubberised paint or foam etc. to ensure a secure fit.
5. Insert sensing device into provided void.
6. Record data with device attached to rod like item.
1. Adjust the variables in the openscad code and choose options such as mouse_ears etc.
2. Print out top and bottom half of object and clean up any rough edges.
3. Drill out hinge pivot hole on bottom part to *JUST* less than 3mm and top part to a bit more than 3mm.
4. Assemble the top onto the bottom part of the hinge and insert a piece of 3mm printing filament so that it passes through both top and bottom, fix in place with glue or acetone on the bottom part only Note: the top and bottom part should pivot reasonably smoothly.
4. Insert Nut into recess on top part and thread matching bolt of appropriate length upwards through corresponding hole in bottom part and place onto shaft item before mating and bolt the parts together. Note: it may be a good idea to coat the rounded recesses that correspond to the shaft with rubberised paint or foam etc. to ensure a secure fit.
5. Insert sensing device into provided void.
6. Record data with device attached to rod like item.
License
Parametric Club Holder v2 by M_G is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
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