BBQ Thermometer Holder - Maverick Redi Chek ET-733

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This is a stand for the Redi Chek Maverick barbecue digital thermometer (model ET-733). It features a flat base and an angled slot that fits both the primary and remote thermometers seamlessly. I discovered the supplied stand for the outdoor/primary thermometer to be woefully inadequate, prone to toppling over in even moderate winds (it was blown off the bbq on multiple occasions and narrowly escaped destruction). This stand offers much greater stability. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerGear Printer: MakerGear M2 Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 50% Notes: I printed this model in PLA, employing a print speed of 4800mm/min, a layer height of 0.2mm and an infill percentage of 50%. You may experiment with varying the infill to achieve the desired level of density. The extrusion width was set at 0.4mm. How I Designed This I crafted this stand utilizing digital calipers to measure the thermometer, adding approximately 2mm to its width/depth to account for potential printing variations. Subsequently, I employed Autodesk Fusion360 to create a pair of simple boxes (one serving as the base and the other to hold the thermometer), angled the top box back, and utilized the Loft function to fill in the space beneath/in front. Despite initial reservations regarding the Loft's efficacy, it performed admirably, eliminating the need for unsightly supports under the angled box. I am thoroughly satisfied with the outcome. The model was exported as a .stl file, opened in Simplify3D, transferred to an HD card and subsequently printed on the MakerGear M2. From conception to completion, the entire process took approximately 3 hours.