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Screw Terminal for 3030 extrusion by GaryK47

... screw terminal for psu. use 6 x m3 x 8mm 2 x m3 x 6mm do not use pla, because of safety!!!! added 10er screw terminal complete

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Slide in terminal box by CarlSans

...slide in terminal box by carlsans thingiverse require 2 m3 screw and 4 washer. if the box is to tight, use silicon spray.

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Kissing the Frog v2.0 Speaker Terminal back plate by ElementRB

...ker terminal form jaycar (au) - https://www.jaycar.com.au/2-way-push-connection-speaker-terminals/p/pt3000 screw holes are all m3

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PCB Mount for Raspberry Pi Terminal Breakout Board by gagulik

...mp;psc=1 4 x m3-.50 6mm screws are required to attach the board to the mount (2 additional screws are optional for middle holes).

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Anet A8 Switch Box by JMadison

...ck nuts (or regular and use locktite) (2) m3 nuts other: i didn't remove the power supply to take the photos, i have a spare.

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Terminal Block by mustardkeenas

...lled to suit as the connector. the lid is held down by an m3 bolt into a hex nut similarly embedded into the bottom of the block.

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Ecubmaker V6 mount by maddmechanic

... pass through. 4 m3-.50 nuts and 2 m3 x15mm screws are required, reuse the factory mounting screws to hold the adaptor in place.

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2 Block Terminal Strip by LiLRichy

... own. the bottom piece protects the connector that links the two sides, i used a small piece of wire. this is made for m3 screws.

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DPS5005 Case by Arbaal

...m3 iso4762 screws (m3x15 should work fine) m3 suqare nuts (din562) designed in fusion360. fusion 360 archive project is attached.

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12V 30A PSU Terminal Cover by rball716

... most other similar psu's. 2 switch mounts on top for small toggle switch. i use one for power and one for a fan on my ramps.

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18650 holders with integrated springs, STANDOFF version 1-10 cells

...chq9%2fwpnhnulblwtey0nojluyufviiihfumnaukwxt%2biq1z0jmh1zgzqna3bwdeujj0e%2fmbobkx7w2r4cg2hqdrsijjjcuc%3d&ddkey=https%3asearch

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12V PSU safety cover + 120mm fan modification by limwenyao

...su. mount setup 1 x psu mount 2 x m4*10mm screw 2 x m4 t-nut changelog 11 jan 2018 - screw positioning at back of psu recentered.

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Simple speaker by unkier

...ps://www.banggood.com/10pcs-2-pins-audio-speaker-test-spring-terminals-clip-acdc-connectors-jack-plug-p-1064340.html?rmmds=search

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Ez Charger Dock For 3.7V Lithium Battery Pack With XH2.54 Plug by manic-3d-print

... on a typical 18650 battery charger. what are needed: 1) xh2.54 2p socket 2) two m3 screws as the charging terminals 3) two wires

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CNC 3018 Power Supply Cover by 3DanielW

...o screw it in (optional) check out my other thing for the mounting brackets for the psu!https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3052647

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Terminal Block to integrate into 3D prints by ImmenseFiend

...top and be careful not to tighten it so much that the wires start to excessively twist, just firm enough to ensure proper contact

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Printrbot LC Lead Screw Retrofit by barneyj

...screw. update firmware default_axis_steps_per_unit to 400 for z axis. or m92 z400 at a terminal and m500 to save it to eeprom.

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UDOO Fan mount by TheKre8Group

...eat sink screw in the m4 socket screw to secure the fan on the bracket connect the vdd and gdn leads to appropriate terminals

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IKEA Jansjo to Skadis Mounting Bracket with Switch

...as three terminals, use the terminal opposite the on marking if so marked. fusion 360 files included for your editing pleasure...

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Under Cabinet LED Light Style 1 by Mike_Dawson

...d terminals : http://www.mouser.com/productdetail/molex/16-02-0096/?qs=sgaepimzzms%252bghln7q6pm%252bs0pk2wo0xx7os4omux%2foq%3d

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COBRAY TERMINATOR PISTOL by mussy

...x m5 x 22mm l bolt handle 2 x m3 x 35mm l trigger and sear (+ 2 nyloc...

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Ryobi 40v E-Bike battery mount

...zon.com/schwinn-sw75617-2-alloy-rear-rack/dp/b0030rs5ca aliexpress.com/item/32856664074.html aliexpress.com/item/32958273559.html

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Speaker for BMW vehicles by Loupoz

... terminals. this is still an ongoing project. the blue speaker here is an older version where cable tie supports arent there yet.

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USB Charger for Yamaha FZ-09 by jenssorenson

.../ sumitomo p/n 6180-2321 extra terminals: mpt1620 090 / sumitomo p/n 1500-0105 wire seals: wire seal 090 / sumitomo p/n 7160-8234

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Shapeoko 2 Compact Limit Switches by AlexWYYC

...nto the limit switch mount using the 15 mm screws. print with hexagonal shapes facing up! mirror piece for other gantry sides!

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Hot Wire Foam Cutter by Elite_Worm

...://www.amazon.es/dp/b07sjlt63w also, this is the tool i used to bend the aluminum tube: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1680823

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Parkside X20V Battery Powerbank USB Charger by kagor

...oldering put the module in the printed housing 6) screw the screws :) if you decide to make this thing, please share your work :)

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HICTOP Prusa I3 Power Switch Enclosure by S0l1ps1st

...from printer kit 2 x m3 nut - leftover from printer kit 2 x m3 washer edit 12/17/2016: added a very nice ms paint wiring diagram.

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Wall Mounted Payment Terminal - iZettle & iPad Mini 2 by tomparker

...lts glue the discs on the back to raise the holder off the wall screw into wall and route cables created for makespace cambridge.

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Duet case by iwant3d

...ee pics) 20% infill printed in pla. i used the screw terminals on the pcb so made the case slightly bigger than the board itself.

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16-pin (2x8) Dupont connector coupler by Pyro_Fox

... (1/27/2018): i fixed the f3d file so my instructions actually work now. i also uploaded additional stl files for 2x4 connectors.

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Socket Enclosure for ESP266 Moes QS-WiFi-D01 150W Dimmer

... switch to the design and redesign the cover to be a strong snapfit so two screw and the brasfits won't be necessary anymore.

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Mini ANL Fuse Holder / Case

...bably installed somewhere warm, like an engine bay, i recommend using heat-resistant materials (abs and petg usually work great).

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Bike Hoist (35lbs max) by cyamate

...ke a mess with your epoxy! please comment if you have questions and please post your make if you accomplish this project!! chase

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Prusa i3 LED Bracket by fuzzchucker

... as the fan cooling the board. i have included both the stl and the 123d design file should you wish to modify it to your liking.

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Makita battery adapter by Simhopp

... sketchup is free software, but if you like, you can go to https://my.sketchup.com/app and view and edit on your web browser too!

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8mm Brackets – DIN and Umbilical cord by NinjaNeil

...ver cable / device you need securing. i also screwed the z axis voltage regulator to the umbilical cord bracket. enjoy me!!

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Makita Battery Holder (Makita G series 18v) by ls182

...p correctly avoiding any short circuits. also be aware you could invalid any warranties if using the tool batteries in this way.

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switch support bq witbox by enzz

... travel limits of a particular device have been exceeded. high precision mechanism design offering acute operation and long life.

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Benchtop Power Supply by commanderbeatle2

...plan on making a v2 which will have a fan for the 2 dp50v5a, brass threaded inserts for the plates, and a more rigid front plate.

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Benchtop Power Supply V2 by commanderbeatle2

...r-temperature-voltmeter-multifuction/dp/b019ewbdve) 1 extra x terminal binding post (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b00d6aicr4

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Riden RD6018 PSU Case - fleXPower PSU by strangecalling

... dc-dc adjustable step down module power. 2 off dual female plug binding post terminal socket for speaker amplifier (19mm pitch.)

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Adjustable laser pointer at Heckler & Koch USP / Justierbarer Laserpointer an Heckler & Koch USP by HPBaltes

...ser pointer ansmann: (https://goo.gl/lys4q7) 3 x screws m3x10 for adjustment 2 x screws m3x25 for clamping translated with google

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Ender 3/ 3 Pro Chain Z holder and Cable Connects. by Myk1

... for a m3 screw but is not threaded and you should be able to screw in a screw the first time or use a m3 tap to cut the threads.

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Cover for "Delta Switching Power Supply" 230V-5V 7A (35W) by MiguelBi

...gl/bzcvmv m3 stell screws: https://goo.gl/umst57 threaded bar m3 (1m) good usb cable "blitzwolf": https://goo.gl/pydcyf

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TEVO Tarantula Control Board Cover by VecteR

... aliexpress 3 x m3 x 20mm bolts from aliexpress freecad source files included update 28/12/2016 version for 4020 blower fan added

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Hot-wire foam cutter by Chemical14

...connectors (2) 10 ga insulated hookup wire abs glue 10 amp toggle switch https://youtu.be/vesr4qybw5whttps://youtu.be/35mp8grnpnw

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Ryobi Battery DC Power Jack

... up. it should end up with the screw tabs of the stem flush with the bottom of the cover. screw the base onto the stem and cover.

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18650/18500 holder for charging with XT-60 connector

... 6mm - 9mm length x 2 pieces required tools: soldering iron etc soldering flux (e.g. a flux pen) ca glue (superglue) a multimeter

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UK-3pinPlug - filament spool Extension Lead Modification by tinker3dmodel

...if you undertake making this 'thing' i accept no responsibility for your actions or outcomes --- be safe with electricity

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Square Terminal for Galaxy Luna (Straight Talk) by drbogger

... on and plugged in at all times. if you like what i've done, please consider sending a donation:https://www.paypal.me/cherven

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Resistive Decade by toosha

...l connector 6x m3*10 tapered head bolts or similar size self tapers. 27/4/18 0.5mm hole misalignment on one side fixed on box top

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SBC Server Case by ctheroux

...heroux.com/sbc-server-case/ this object was designed using solid edge. you can request the source files on the page listed above.

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SBC Server Case by ctheroux

...heroux.com/sbc-server-case/ this object was designed using solid edge. you can request the source files on the page listed above.

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Fan Duct for Hot End for ATOM3DP 1.0/ ATOM3DP 1.0 散熱導風罩 by RobinHsu

...maybe can try anymore in furture. 如果您看得懂中文, 也願意看作者可能在瞎扯蛋的解說方式，也可以到這邊看中文版的： http://techdrobin.blogspot.com/2016/03/blender-3d.html

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Voltage Converter (24V→5V) Enclosure for Creality Printers_Cr-10, Ender-3 by dinesh612

...r, it should be around 5v else it can damage accessories. my youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fv4r_xkxm&t=8s

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Dual Switch Case (for 30.5x21.5mm switches) by Jaecko

... also large enough to contain some wire junction terminals. it is also still small enough to be printed with a vertex nano k8600.

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LM2596 & LM2596S Buck Step-Down Module Holder by emanuelbucsa

...or the soldering points of the terminal, and are deep enough in case you want to solder your own wires to the back of the module.

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Worx USA Tool to EU Battery by XdeadreckoningX

...ry/worx-20v-battery-model-1 this was remixed fromhttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4602083 disclaimer - use at your own risk etc.

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SN04 Sensor holder for ANET A8 by AUREL_14

...is command: m851 z-x.xx where x.xx is the noted value. in a terminal, send this command: m500 (to sauve the offset in the eeprom)

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Bigtree GTR v1.0 Enclosure by truglodite

...ter wires should be routed out above the screw terminals (don't cross them over your signals wires on the other side). enjoy!

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CR-10S Pro - SKR Pro V1.1 SKR V1.3 and Ribbon Breakout Mount

...d hole are not made yet, just have to do a boolean cut between the main body and the 4 screws and it will be the same as the stl.

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Spring Loaded Contact Plate by JunkYardDawg

...u're competent enough to modify marlin firmware, you can also modify a scad file. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdo0p6mrtpk

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Parts for lightbar assembly for ender 5 frame by bfrigon

... 3 m3 t-nuts 2 4-40 screws or m3 (for the switch cover) 2 crimp spade terminal (to hookup to the power supply) hookup wire switch

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LED Power suppy cover by invultri

... meter of the power supply. the idea is to use short m3 bolts to screw the cover to the power supply via its first vertical slot.

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Ultimaker 2 Raspberry Pi and relay support by Solenoid

...the usage instructions if it's your first time) follow these instructions to add the options to control the relay from octopi

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Audi DTM Steering Wheel for SimRacing by stanoba

...rduino nano aliexpress arduino nano terminal adapter aliexpress male mini-din 6 pin connector (for thrustmaster wheel base) wires

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SKR 1.4 Turbo X5SA Pro Electronics Package Rev II by Micklen

... nuts 22 m3 10mm bolts 1 m3 20mm bolt 26 m3 washers 3 m3 hex nuts see video for assembly assistance https://youtu.be/pgnamk5xnw0.

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35x35x10mm Fan Duct for Hot End for ATOM3DP 1.0/ ATOM3DP 1.0 散熱導風罩 35x35x10mm 版 by RobinHsu

... the side fan front view picture 如果您看得懂中文, 也願意看作者可能在瞎扯蛋的解說方式，也可以到這邊看中文版的： http://techdrobin.blogspot.tw/2016/07/blender-3d.html

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Base for Bemko's Honeycomb Lamp Shade by blacklabel775

... using a dry contact relay instead of the sonoff mini, or some kind of different switch capable of handling 120vac could be used.

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Raspberry Pi Zero - 18650 Battery Project Plate by orcusomega

...terminal screws and protect the battery wires) qty 1 - raspberry pi zero qty 2 - 18650 li-ion batteries qty 1 - usb charging puck

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Case for DC-Boost 12V-24V PCB by jbeale

...ngth of plastic boss on the bottom part of the case. not too strong but seems to work (at least with my particular printer, um2).

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Meanwell NES-50 cover with Banana sockets, C14 socket, fuse, switch by ShaunDwyer

...om.au/power-products-electrical/distribution-%26-interconnect/moulded-leads/iec-fuse-chassis-male-power-plug-with-switch/p/pp4003

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Azteeg X5 Mini V3 40mm extrusion mount. by thehebs

... complete for now at rev 1.8. i added some photos. ill add more when i am done, to show how i intended this thing to be wired up.

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Relaisbox for 2 Relais Module and LVM2596

...ing is somewhat parametric meaning you may need to adapt some details manually after changing width, length or height of the box.

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Anycubic I3 mega LED light modification by Waylon194

...rint time, how cool! for the people that have no idea what i am talking about, i included a wiring schematic in the files aswell.

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Another ATX Bench Power Supply by flash24

...tx module (using some thermal silicone paste compound / thermal glue) update 15-07-19 : new version of front-panel v2 enjoy !

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Creality Ender-2 custom box cover by 3DFreezeMe

...necting to your power supply (depending on type, see above) if needed: 2.1 x 5.5mm female dc power jack connector aliexpress link

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FT-60R 18650 Battery Pack Desktop Charger V2 by ColdWarPatriot

...on packs. link to charger:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/b0777bv3k5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=utf8&psc=1

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FRO - Filament Runout Sensor with Mount and Lid Ender 3 uses surplus Z limit switch by 3dpmarkr

...loaded m119 will show "triggered" with filament inserted (as switch is depressed / triggered when filament is present!)

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Ridgid 18V battery to Craftsman 19.2V Tool adapter by xoanan

...f force to clip in. the adapter can be removed by carefully prying around the edge of the adapter with a flat bladed screwdriver.

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Fencing weapons tester by YaFra7

...he the diagram and the pictures for the connections needed. it's quite easy to make, shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.

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Time-lapse camera by 3D_Lover

... flash drive 4 x m3 hex screw 6 x m2.5 screw optional: polarizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtt1fza-tsw&feature=youtu.be

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HC Maker 7 LCD case by scottypitcher

... rear of the base and screwing them up tight. fit the knob back to the control shaft on the top cover and fix in place. ---fin---

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P5 Panel Brackets

...than your matrix in each direction. note - picture doesn't show all the brackets attached yet as i'm still printing them.

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Modular Paint Agitator Mixer by watdecrap

...nd a heavy plate that you can screw onto the base. or maybe put a few heavy bags of screws or nuts on the base to weight it down.

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ProfileBlock™ - Balancing Robot - DIY Robot Platform by Zalophus

...ck&hosted_button_id=rdn7zgavfs5ue zalophus's designhouse: http://zalophus.tistory.com/​​ and https://zddh.blogspot.com/​​

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Tension wire LED spot frame by compujan66

...ect a 12v power-supply to the connection block. scad files attached. so you change everything according your needs! succes jan!

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2020 power distribution box

...r just after the sleeving ends; i happened to have a few xt30 connectors so i used them, but any good connector would do the job.

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Boeing 737 Ceiling Flyer by Zippitybamba

...nto the back of the steel rod. 12) hang from the ceiling axis, flip the switch, and go fly! thanks to navy876 for the cool model.

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My HyperCube Evolution by DaHai8

...room for a straight connector. printed items: 1 x controller board case v2.stl purchased items: 4 x m3x5mm brass threaded inserts

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Ridgid 18V battery to Craftsman 19.2V Tool adapte by xoanan

...f force to clip in. the adapter can be removed by carefully prying around the edge of the adapter with a flat bladed screwdriver.

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Bladeless Fan by Elite_Worm

... be connected to p0 of the digispark attiny85. connect the three motor phases and swap two if the direction of rotation is wrong.

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Duet & Duet Wifi Case w/ Cooling by jswede

...ommonality and reduces board damage risk moved 2.25” wiring opening on fan side to better facilitate the pre-wifi board versions.

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CR-10 Ultimate Z-Box: The ideal drag chain + X-axis stepper damper bracket + wire management solution by superkris

...guess these could work with a little modification i will not be advising you on how to implement the sensor output on your cr-10.

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GM328 Tilting Case

...he part is identical to what's included in this kit, so there's no need to reprint that to use other parts from this kit.

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Seckit SK-GO² starter upgrade set - endstop bumper, cable mount, BL-touch, xy optical endstop, filament holder, clips - may als work for other SecKit printers by caesar_1111

...olerances). i also included the step files for the gauges so you can tune it if you still have issues with the size of the holes.

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LART/1 Rev B Enclosure by dkingma

... part off of the printer. otherwise, it can become deformed on a heated bed. i printed these parts with colorfabb ngen material.

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Honda Magna Voltmeter Mount by trainscarfacedonut

...ike off to keep track of the time), and somewhere that gets 12v when the ignition is on (i spliced into the license plate light).

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Portable Power Supply by MechatronicsDude

...id=5f648013-064e-4615-b0ae-1899163cb29d battery x1 https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-1000mah-2s-25-50c-lipo-pack.html

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3D Printer EPS12V Power Supply Conversion by Vixiea

...sure your printer powers on. flip the switch off, disconnect the power, and close up the printer. re-level your bed and enjoy!

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Arduino Maker Rail Prototyping Jig! by DIY3DTech

... want a behind the scene look at what we are working on be sure to follow us on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/diy3dtech/)!

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Kossel Spool Holder 1515 by 3DFreezeMe

...od with an m8 nut. print the new version double, mirroring the 2nd one for the other side (check for correct axes to mirror!).

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Sienci Limit Switch Holder by mikelduke

... the wall. remember to shrink wrap the connections.https://www.instructables.com/id/add-homing-switches-to-a-sienci-mill-one-cnc/

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FT-5 RJ45 Breakout Board & Wiring Upgrade by Hollywood0967

...arriage. cable clips cannot be used without obtaining larger screws (i forget the stock size, you will need at least 5mm longer).

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Hercules - QIDI X-Plus I-Mate Carriage for BMG & Dragon / E3D V6 by humebeam

...available for easy editing. if you enjoy this or any of my other designs, a small donation is not needed but welcome. thanks! :)

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Sim Racing Wheel Button Box with Magnetic Paddle Shifters by dan188

...lever arm micro switch qty 20 - m3 (3mm) hex nut qty 16 - m3 x 30mm socket head cap screw qty 4 - m3 x 8mm button head cap screw

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Wanhao I3 / Monoprice Maker Select V2 PTFE Tube filament guide by jeorge

...e holes for the m6 pneumatic connectors to be tapped - this can be achieved quite easily using an m6 tap or the connector itself.

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Taotronics BH040 Headband Repair Brace by ExplodiumLeo

... also be sanded down and rounded for comfort, though they shouldn't be touching your head once the headband is under tension.

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Case for Raspberry Pi 7" Screen by TownDrunk

...0 blue led fan raspberry pi touchscreen setup - instructables raspberry pi documentation install octoscreen octoscreen setup help

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Adding MK3 heatbed to Vertex K8400 by Bo_Ris

...ing. relocated thermostat connector and added cover. update 16-april-2018 uploaded corner and side things for 1mm thick heatbead.

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Arduino ATX Lab Bench Power Supply by tronix

...eshipping-20a-acs712t-current-sensor-module-acs712-module-wholesale/2038554992.html will upload sketch and schematic once tested.

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Enclosure for FM Transmitter by JMadison

...rom that there’s not a lot of cleanup. you’ll need to drill a hole for the antenna wire if you intend to add an external antenna.

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Portable Console PI Recalbox by Tigroux

...build in the boardcircuit and button contact) glue for the hotfire board : ne555, variable resistor, capacitor and a plastic gear

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Creality Hotend Adapter Parts for Tevo Tarantula by zanejohnson97

...a-0-15a-humidifier-aromatherapy-replacement/dp/b071wmhng5/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=5015+fan&qid=1607193820&sr=8-5

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Auto-Level Mounts for Ender 3, CR-10, Tevo, etc. by Modmike

...nu back to first screen lets double check our work: 13) g28 - home printer 14) g1 z0 15) now test your paper again. you are done!

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Flexion Direct Extruder Mount V2 for CR-10 by bratan

...ion_e3d_mount_best_fit" designed by shanewymore. this part is untested by me because i don't have bltouch on my printer.

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Economy Class Tank by ekowi

...olid and lubricate them. mine heats up from the friction and twisted and bent. the solid version works so far for 2 days however.

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Welding helmet forced air by Xlog

...gh belt loops 3x din912 m3x10mm screws for battery holder 3x m3 nuts for battery holder 6x m3x5x4mm brass inserts for lid and fan

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Adafruit Feather Doubler with 18650 Battery Mount (single or double) by orcusomega

..., including lora/packet radio units, esp8266's, and esp32's. there is additional area for additional boards as necessary