Basic switch box for rectangular switch.

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<p>If there are any changes that people would like me to make to these switch boxes please post in the comments or contact me directly.</p> <p>Update on the base, moved the outside screws closer in on the mount. Made a new base with the screw points inside the base. Added a top cover for a resistor pot, may fit an encoder as well.</p> <p>I needed a switch for an led light over my desk. I have a pile of these little rectangular switch's so I made a little box with mount for the switch. It took me awhile to get it right as the alignment of the different parts seemed to change each time I changed some thing. I guess I'm just learning that every thing in 3d is connected. Switch opening dimensions are 12.5mm by 20mm and it is designed for a 21mm deep switch. Please comment if there is any issues and I will try to fix them as soon as I can.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>Anet A8</p> <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>0.2</p></div> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>20%</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>I used a skirt when printing these and I only had to slightly clean up the opening for the switch.</p></div> Post-Printing ============= <p>You might have to clean the opening for the switch. The screws I used are 2.5mm and I gently thread them in to the base.</p> <h3>How I Designed This</h3> <p>I used tinkercad and it has been a learning experience. For some reason I can not get rid of the one small raised section on the base. In tinkercad it looks flat but when I print it there is a slight malformation. You can see it in the second picture. It no way impedes the usage of the switch base and is completely covered when it is closed up. I tried adding text on-off but it did not work? Anyone have pointers on this would be appreciated.</p> </p></p> Category: Electronics