Paddle Pool Clip
Description
PDFThis is the clip that holds the paddles for the Paddle Pool game from about a hundred years ago. Needless to say, the parts aren't readily available, so I needed to copy the critical measurements and then attempt to make the part a bit stronger.
If you happen to have this game AND you can't play it because all of your clips are broken AND you have a 3D printer, then today is your lucky day!
Print Settings
Printer:
ADIMLab Gantry
Rafts:
Doesn't Matter
No
Resolution:
0.2mm layers
low (like 10-15%)
Filament: Any I recommend ABS or PETG Any
Notes:
Don't print this too many perimeters or infill. You need to be able to squeeze it slightly to snap it into the board.
Design Notes
I basically used an original clip to get the measurements and overall shape, then re-modeled it in Fusion 360. It needed to match the original part's dimensions so it could fit in the mounting holes as well as allow the paddle to fit in the opening and still move freely. Once the requirements were met, I then made adjustments to the original design so that the part would be stronger and could also be 3D printed with minimal frustration.
Tags
Model origin
The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.
