JUPITER VAT LATCH SYSTEM

Tired of dealing with the Jupiter's insanely long bolts?

Try out this easy latch system.

Stl's include the Base, Bolt, Pin, and Arm

The printable bolt uses the mid sized Hex key included with the Jupiter. Do not over tighten

*** 3D Bolt is a M8x1.25x29mm, You can use a metal bolt if you choose***

Feedback is welcome and encouraged.

Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5yHFzuRJz6A

Version 2 Changes:

Base - Add rounded edges and larger bolt head space

Pin - rounded ends

Arm- New end compatible with the mid size allen key for easier unlatching, insert short end of allen key into hole and pivet up to unlatch. Simply push down to latch again without an allen key

All v2 parts are interoperable with V1 and printed with the same parameters

Version 3 Changes:

Base v3 - Larger openning support full metal bolt with 13mm head

Arm V3 - New Pull ring design for unlatching

All v3 parts are interoperable with V1 and V2 and printed with the same parameters

3D PRINTING SETTINGS

Tested in a FDM printer with PLA @ .2 layers:

If printing the Bolt, please use at least .2 layers or smaller

Name / Orientation / Fill

Bolt / Hex Head Down / Solid
Pin / Horizontal / Solid
Base / Left or right side / 15% or higher
Arm / Left or right side / Solid