3UDC Display Clip Accessories

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<p>3UDC refers to the profile of the display clip and socket system. &nbsp; Anything with 3UDC should fit together. &nbsp;In this system tolerances are built into the socket so that you can expect anything people design to fit.</p><p>The 3UDC clips have 4 print orientations that allow them to be printed with no supports.</p><p>The sockets print well standing up or on their face. &nbsp;Printed on the flat side the socket will work for a lot of printer with good PLA bridging attributes. &nbsp; Ether add a center of support or &nbsp;pick a socket with larger tolerances for printing on the side.</p><p>For those that want design thing using the 3UDC clip and socket, please visit the developers library for parts and technical information.</p><p>Other Libraries using the 3UDC socket in its offering:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/prints/126509">156DT Display Tree Library</a> (tower Parts)</li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/prints/126499">3UDC Accessory Library</a> (this Library)</li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/social/116733-alwaystinkering/collections/120395">PrusaPrinters COLLECTION Library of KitCard Platforms</a> &nbsp;(kitcard Platforms)</li><li><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/alwaystinkering/collections/kit-card-tree-platform-collection">Thingiverse COLLECTION Library of KitCard Platforms</a> (kitcard Platforms)</li><li><a href="ttps://www.printables.com/prints/126506">3UDC and 155DT Developers Library</a> &nbsp;(Connectors you can add to things)</li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/prints/126495">Kit Card Tree Parts and the 3UDC pivot platform</a> (kit card tree parts and Swivel)</li></ul><p><strong>Items in this LIbrary</strong></p><p>Look at the illustration showing the initial parts in the library. &nbsp;Items include:</p><ol><li>3UDC Extensions, straight and with turns</li><li>Table Stand (socket prints on its side, consider starting with the +1 tolerance if you are not using support).</li><li>Hooks</li><li>surface and wall Sockets</li><li>Makeup and utility Cups</li><li>Earing Hangers</li><li>Please note that the 360 degree pivot arm is in the KITCARD parts library so I don't have to maintain them in two places.</li></ol><p>So many more things to be made or changed:</p><ul><li>The earing plats should swing so you can get behind them.</li><li>Snap in cups with tapered floors to get things out</li><li>… all the great things people think of.</li></ul><p><strong>Mounting the clip considerations:</strong></p><p>The clip is flexible, but the external clip requires space to the top and the right of the clip. &nbsp;If you mount the clip on a left surface you would need to mount it out on a bridge if you want to use a side clip.</p><p><strong>Tolerances and Extensions</strong></p><p>The sockets have a generous .4mm tolerance added to the hole. &nbsp;This is accounted for in the clip placement since it is outside. &nbsp;When using an extension the tolerance is amplified. &nbsp;For UPRIGHT EXTENSION PRINTS, consider an extension with a - 1 tolerance. &nbsp;Find those labelled 3UDCT-1.</p><p><strong>Double Sided tape and the mounts</strong></p><p>I am a big users of double sided foam tape. &nbsp;The PLA has been resistant of holding. &nbsp;Wiping the mount surface with Acetone helped. &nbsp; For better mounting performance ether use a 3M high strength double sided tape, or rendering a larger plate may help. &nbsp;All the plates I rendered have screw holes.</p><p>Keep in mind by design we are suspending things off the clip at some distance. &nbsp;This creates a lever affect which can challenge double sided tapes to hold fast.</p><p><strong>Insert the clip until it clicks.</strong></p><p>If you leave a clip on the ramp, the plastic will bend and no longer clip. &nbsp; Momentarily heating the clip can allow you to bend it back.</p><p><strong>Create your own</strong></p><p>Visit the Developers library where you can find just the clips and parts needed to attach to something you want to hang. &nbsp; Merge them in your slicer or in your designer.</p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>The dimensions for the hanging earrings are from Ryan Millar's wall unit at <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/84458">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/84458</a></p><p><strong>Are there other sizes?</strong></p><p>I have a 5UDC that I will be publishing. &nbsp;It actually works well and have used it for some heavier long extensions. &nbsp;I also have a 5UDC to 3UDC adapter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>