Bike - Ergon saddle Cateye light mount

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<p>A rear bike light mount specifically for the Cateye rear lights (specific models below) to mount horizontally under an Ergon QuickClick supported saddle. Ultralight and sturdy!</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Weight: </strong>~8grams at 100% infill of PETG (11g w/ screw)</li><li>Fixed mount does NOT adjust for angle of saddle. &nbsp;See parametric note for customizing angle with v2 file in Fusion360.</li></ul><h3><strong>Saddles</strong></h3><p>Ergon saddles with Topeak's QuickClick mount. &nbsp;Locate a threaded hole under the saddle to confirm.</p><h3><strong>Lights</strong></h3><ul><li>Supported<ul><li>Cateye Rapid Mini</li><li>Cateye Viz Series (100, 150, 300, 450)</li></ul></li><li>Unsupported<ul><li>Cateye Omni Series (3, 5)</li><li>Cateye Rapid X Series</li></ul></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/parts/5446510/">You can try the first party Cateye rail-mounted version instead (~48grams)</a></p><h3>Installation</h3><p><strong>Do NOT over tighten bolt and risk cracking mount.</strong></p><p><strong>Requires</strong></p><ul><li>(x1) M5 0.8x12mm<ul><li>NOTE: this longer screw has been included with Ergon saddles QuickClick mount in the past</li></ul></li><li>Threadlock</li></ul><h3><strong>Recommended Print Settings</strong></h3><ul><li>Material - requires some flexibility to avoid the clip from snapping<ul><li>PETG</li><li>ASA - I only recommended v2 w/ ASA. &nbsp;I had issues with v1 tiny clip “nub” and &nbsp;layer adhesion.</li></ul></li><li>Infill: 50-100%</li><li>Print flat like STL file shows, clip should be in same plane as print bed to allow for flex</li><li>No supports needed</li></ul><h3>Models</h3><h4>Version 2 (ergon_cateye_mount_v2) - added 2022-10-27</h4><p>Moved clip to opposite side to provide a larger clip “nub” that is easier to print and will hold up to more repeated use. &nbsp;Works great</p><p>Fixed issue where light wasn't centered.</p><p>Includes a parameter “AngleFromLevel” to adjust the mount to keep the light level for seat angles. &nbsp;&gt;0 for nose up saddles, &lt;0 for nose down saddles. &nbsp;Uploaded stl is 0 and should be great for level saddles +- a couple degrees from level.</p><h4>Version 1 (ergon_cateye_mount_v1)</h4><p>This model has a small “nub” that can be difficult to print well, and can fail easily if there isn't great layer adhesion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>