Deans Connector Soldering Stand

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After showing a buddy my Solder Fingers, he asked for something to hold a Deans connector for soldering. So I came up with this and way over engineered it, but had fun with the challenge. The thumbwheels rotate and click in at 90 degrees. You can insert a mating connector and tighten the set screw to hold it so it can hold the connector and act as a bit of a heatsink. Screw holes are provided for mounting to a bench or snapping in a magnet. This design prints best with something more flexible than standard PLA, such as high-temp PLA, ABS, PETG, or ASA. To assemble this project, you will need: * 4 M3x10 screws for the dial assembly * 2 M3x6 screws for set screws to hold mated connectors * A 12mmx3mm magnet for the base A video demonstrating the assembly process is available at https://youtu.be/tqZjS9RRJLI. To print this design, I used the following settings: * Printer: i300Pro * Rafts: No * Supports: No * Resolution: 0.2mm * Infill: 10% * Notes: Use three perimeters and a material less brittle than standard PLA. Once printed, start by inserting two M3x10 screws into the 4-pointed catch. Next, stack on top of the clicker and screw in. Then, stack on top of the dial and tighten the screws, but not all the way - the clicker should be ever so slightly loose. Read the instructions for the other side. Hold the assembled dial in your hand and rotate 45 degrees to align with the base. Apply force until it clicks into place. A rubber mallet may help here if needed. Rotate both ways to smooth it out a bit. Applying teflon powder would also be beneficial here. Finally, snap the other side into place. Line up the 12mm (OD) x 3mm magnet in the hole at the bottom of the base over a hard surface and push down until seated. It should not be loose - if so, glue it. Here is a timelapse of a set of two being assembled. I used my favorite design tool, Onshape, to craft this project.