Bicycle Mirror

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This is a remix of Gyrobot's Ball and Socket Mount designed for mounting a mirror available at automotive stores as a "blind spot mirror" on a bicycle handlebar. These mounts are perfect for bicycles because they are small in size but feature a convex shape that allows you to see clearly even when they vibrate significantly. I had mine mounted on a motorized bicycle that vibrates quite a bit and still saw cars behind me perfectly. The end of my rubber grips had a 9mm hole in them, so my mounts have a 10mm peg that fits snugly into the grips. Yours may be different, but I've uploaded the source files for you to modify as needed. It's probably over-engineered, but this makes it aesthetically pleasing and worth the extra cost of plastic and print time. The pictures are of V1, and the files provided here adjust the mirror's position and rotate the socket to a more usable angle. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Ebay Prusa i3 kit Rafts: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 30% Notes: Support and brim on the female socket piece are recommended, but not necessary for the male part. Print at a decent resolution so it fits smoothly, with 25-50% infill being suitable. I used three shells in my print job. After printing, sand the ball lightly to smooth out any rough spots. Avoid over-sanding, as this can cause the mount to become loose.