rj45 connector repair clip

Based on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4687836

I printed some of the clips of the above thing and noticed that they break quite easily because the clips are very thin.

Also, I was struggling to get it to print nicely in PETG and had quite a few bad prints.

So I designed a beefier and easier to print version of the rj45 repair clips.

The hole for the connector is closed, which makes it a lot stronger, but also requires a bit more force to get the clip onto the connector.

You don't need to worry about breaking the clip though :-P

Getting the connector out of the socket also will require a bit more force - i.e. pushing down on the clip to release the connector - but again, at least you don't have to worry about breaking it.

If it feels like getting the connector to release is too hard you can try to cut small chamfers into the front part with a knife. I already added them in the design, but they might end up too small depending on the print resolution.

Print Settings

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

0.2

Infill:

30%

Filament:

Does not matter PETG

Notes:

I printed the clips with a 0.3mm Nozzle using a direct extruder and z-hops - a 0.4mm Nozzle should be fine too.

You will only need supports on the build-plate and very little of them as you can see in the attached screenshot from my slicer (PrusaSlicer).

Category: Electronics