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Alternate Knobs For Modular Microscope Stand
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I didn't have any hex head bolts to assemble the Modular Stand, so I had to make my own knobs. These are sized for 5mm rounded hex drive screws. (The kind you commonly see on 3D printers). I thought I might need some glue, but the press-fit is plenty tight.
OpenSCAD included, in case you want to adjust for what you have on hand.
Flip the model X 180 degrees to print (hex opening at top) for an easy print.
Update: After some use I managed to shear off the interior pieces, so I hit the parts/screws with a drop of super glue gel. We'll see how that works. The screws I'm using are smooth heads -- some have knurls, which might work better.
Update: I set this to "work in progress" until I do extended testing with the glued knobs. Because there are few things more frustrating than failed parts.
OpenSCAD included, in case you want to adjust for what you have on hand.
Flip the model X 180 degrees to print (hex opening at top) for an easy print.
Update: After some use I managed to shear off the interior pieces, so I hit the parts/screws with a drop of super glue gel. We'll see how that works. The screws I'm using are smooth heads -- some have knurls, which might work better.
Update: I set this to "work in progress" until I do extended testing with the glued knobs. Because there are few things more frustrating than failed parts.
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