This parametric power strip mount can be adjusted to your individual power strip and mounting requirements.
To make your own power strip mount just follow the instructions below:
- Download and install Blender (It's free!). This model was created with Version 3.6.4, so if you already have it installed make sure you are at least on that Version.
- In Blender, open up the Preferences menu, go to Add-ons, and search for and enable the 3D-Print Toolbox Add-on (we need this to export the STL-Files for printing).
- Download the attached .blend-File and open it in Blender. In the bottom right you can enter your desired parameters. If your view differs make sure Powerstrip_Mount is selected in the top right.
- Check the model on the left for problems before exporting. Some values for certain parameters can lead to visible errors in the geometry, usually making tiny adjustments will suffice to fix the problem.
- Select the 3D-Print settings and click the Export-Button (see screen shot). If there is no Export-Button visible hit “N” on the keyboard and/or make sure 3D-Print is selected. If there is no 3D-Print Tab make sure the 3D-Print-Toolbox Add-on is enabled (see Step 2).
- Open the exported STL-File in your preferred Slicer (it is in the same folder as the .blend-File). I recommend slicing with “Support on build plate” enabled.
A couple notes for the dimensions/settings:
- All parameters come with predefined limits for valid inputs. Values outside of those limits can be entered directly into the respective fields but could lead to invalid geometry. Certain combinations of values can lead to valid but weird looking geometry, fun to toy around with but maybe not so much fun to print :D
- Powerstrip Width/Height: Enter the width and height of your power strip as measured. 1mm will be automatically added for tolerance/wiggle room. If your Power Strip has sloped sides you can create sloped inner walls by entering the respective vaules into the “Powerstrip Width (at Base)” and “Powerstrip Width (at Top)” fields. For rectangular walls just use the same values for both.
- Manually entered Powerstrip Heights above 50mm can lead to holes in the object. Disable the Reinfocement option in that case.
- Outlet Diameter, Offset and Roundness can be adjusted for your needs so can for example create a rectangled recess for integrated charging USB ports as in one of the pictures attached.
- Powercord Width: Measure the diameter of the powercord close to the power strip and enter here. A total of 3mm will be automatically added for wiggle room.
- Powercord Height: The distance from the ground/wall to the upper edge of the powercord where it enters the power strip.
- Powerchord Offset: If the powercord doesn't enter the power strip dead center you can enter the distance from the center of the power strip to the center of the powercord here.
- Screwholes can be completely removed if you plan on using glue or double sided tape. Adjusting the countersink angle can be a bit finicky, watch out for geometry errors.
- The Extra Hole can be useful for things like a reset/pairing button on smart power strips.
- The Back Mounts can be added for overhead mounting really long power strips under a desk or so, but are overkill for most use cases.
- If you need something added or values outside of the workable range just post in the comments and I'll see if I can update or adjust the model accordingly.
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