parametric
openscad
customizable
mechanical
easy
tool
metric
diy
tools
screw
3dprinting
nut
hex
useful
screwdriver
handle
PLA
functional
customizer
leveling
knob
tool holder
wing
3d printer
knurled
print bed
3D printing
bed leveling
hex nut
3D printer accessories
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Summary
Nut knobs are useful for many purposes in DIY projects.
All the different knobs in the gallery are made with this Customizer.
I have added some sample knobs for M3 nuts as there are most common used size for 3d printer.
The screwdriver handle for standard 1/4" hex bits is surely a unusual application, but it works great. Especially if you need a extra small one for your project.
If you got problems getting the knob in place, simply heat up the nuts a bit (about 60-80 °C / 140-175 °F) and it easily slips in place.
Please refer the instructions to see the setting I have used for the sample files.
Instructions
I print my knobs with:
20% infill
0.2mm layer (0.3mm should also be perfect)
Tip: use the expert->cross-sectionfunction for easier customizing. But don't forget to reset it before creation.
This are the parameters of the sample STL files:
M3x3.5
height=3.5;
knurled_height=80;
M3x10
height=10;
knurled_height=70;
Mini Bit Screwdriver
hex_nut_width = 6.35;
hex_nut_thickness = 10;
height=30;
knurled_height=80;
knurled_density=42;
knurled_strong=15;
diameter_2=125;
screw_hole_diameter = 0;
bottom_thickness = 0;
Mini Bit Screwdriver V1.1.1
hex_nut_width = 6.35;
hex_nut_thickness = 10;
height=40;
knurled_height=80;
knurled_density=60;
knurled_strong=12;
screw_hole_diameter = 85;
screw_hole_length = 95;
bottom_thickness = 0;
clamp
diameter_2=150;
knurled_strong=20;
knurled_density=30;
knurled_height=40;
wing nuts
M8
nut_width = 12.8;
nut_thickness = 6.25;
diameter_1=130;
height=20;
knurled_height=80;
M6
nut_width = 10;
nut_thickness = 4.9;
diameter_1=130;
height=16;
knurled_height=75;
M5
nut_width = 7.90;
nut_thickness = 3.9;
height=13;
diameter_1=130;
knurled_height=62;
M4
nut_width = 6.90;
nut_thickness = 3.1;
height=10;
diameter_1=130;
knurled_height=62;
M3
height=9;
diameter_1=130;
knurled_height=62;
V1.1: some smaller improvements and new parameter "Supportless Friendly" and "Screw Hole Length"
V1.2: flip very long knobs (miniature hex handle) and new hex shape
V1.5: new support of tetragon up to octagon nuts
new wing shape
error in calulation of nuts fixed (relevant on bigger ones)
V1.5.1: Global fix for latest Customizer
Originality of the Model
The author declares that this work is their personally shared model
This model is licensed under the following terms:
Credit must be given to the creator
Remixes must be shared under the same license
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