Simple 3D Printed PCB Holder

by maxybar88

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Intro: Simple 3D Printed PCB Holder

I recently got back into soldering and thought of designed this super simple fully 3d printed PCB holder. Each set is a versatile clamp to act as a foot to elevate your PCB off the workspace. You can download the files from here or from my Thingiverse page.

STEP 1: Customize

You can customize the height of the base (or anything else) to your liking with the attached .f3d or .step file. Or just use one of the included heights.

STEP 2: Print

The individual holders consist of the base of varying height, and a top screw. I would recommend printing these with higher z resolution to make the threading more consistent. Something around .15mm to .1mm.

STEP 3: Assemble!

Just screw each top into a base and clamp them onto a PCB; I usually use 3 or 4 to keep everything stable.

6 Comments

snorlaxprime 1 year ago

Thanks for an inspiration, I know how what to do with my other project. Perhaps a weight or magnet to hold things in place.

MichaelW743 1 year ago

That's not bad, I may make a set and add a spot in the base for a magnet so I can put them on a metal sheet so they don't slide around. There's a professionally made set that is similar that does this and works pretty well

maxybar88 1 year ago

I based this design off of a holder I saw in a repair video. Probably was what you mentioned.

nelsonii 1 year ago

Ah, now here is something I can use! Since I have them on-hand, I'm going to do some with threaded inserts and screws -- but the pure printed version is nice for those who don't have that stuff.

jesterplasma 1 year ago

HOw about adding brass threaded inserts (melt in type) in the bottom for holding them in or on a box??