Customizable pin header retainer (straight)

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I designed a retention device for straight pin headers to secure a pin header not soldered onto a PCB; when one side of the header is connected by soldering wires, this clamp prevents the header from shifting. Instructions Printed on ABS material with Prusa I2 3D printing technology at a resolution of 0.3mm layer thickness. Initially, I drilled holes to the precise dimensions and meticulously filed down the plastic pin header to fit snugly inside the retention device. My robot enabled me to drill four small holes for the wires before securing the retainer firmly in place with screws.