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Your own 3D parametric modeler.

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FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters.

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If you wanna print it yourself, the model is here: https://www.printables.com/model/1348194-4n-threaded-flat-head-screws-and-nuts-10-32-equiva

Design to be a drop in replacement for 10-32 screws with a much, much higher pitch. These screws are extremely easy to print, is reliable enough that it can hold some weight.

If you wanna print this yourself, you need to make sure that the screw is sideways, so if it breaks it's no on the layer lines.

Using them in my own prints which had metal screws and they are holding quiet well.

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[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Print them with an Allen key head, that's probably better than a Philips.

[–] aBundleOfFerrets@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

This. Or Robertson. Phillips is awful.

[–] Windex007@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Do the layers seem to want to seperate when you twist with the orientation of the head slots? I feel like for two of the four arms, you're relying strictly on the layer adhesion.

My gut would tell me to rotate this by 45 degrees... But at the same time, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 1 points 7 hours ago

I print on its side. It’s more likely to twist on itself than break the layers.

[–] snausagesinablanket@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)
[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

Screw it. You get an upvote!