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AnyStrap v.1 by CalebCox

AnyStrap v.1 by CalebCox

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Hello! This is version 1.0 (and iterations) of AnyStrap, a multipurpose flexible strap for any and all useful things you can come up with to use it for. [version 2 found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4313908]
I designed and printed these in 2015 and still use them all up to this day. The idea originated when I needed a small customizable strap for a printed wearable gauntlet I'd designed with my newbie Sketchup skills but needed a strap to hold it on my arm. So I decided to use some of my NinjaFlex that I was very excited to use to print one. These first designs ended up surprisingly strong and easy to use overall.
I have since designed MANY different versions of these straps that I am more excited about and will be uploading as new objects with the corresponding version. I realized over time that the sharp corners of the buttons and slots/holes can get stuck and be difficult to fasten so newer designs are rounded. I also made new straps thinner to be more flexible and comfortable for wearable use (like holding a hot/cold pack on a leg or arm).
I have at least 4 new versions of the button and hole design as well as new shapes, sizes, and lengths for varying uses. I'm also hope to start a website and YouTube series to help teach how to print these successfully and in general with flexible filaments.
More to come soon!
Helpful Notes:
These are useful as a large sturdy re-usable 'Cable Tie' (i.e. Hold together long cords, cables, tubing, wiring, rods, bundles, or "any"thing you need)
You can fold over extra strap material and connect it to the buttons to keep it out of the way (see photos).
The v1.2 and 1.4 designs have a wider slot near the buttons for looping through extra strap length to keep things neat.

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