Flashlight Holder Bracket

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I crafted this flashlight mount to securely hold a cylindrical flashlight with an outside diameter of 25.9mm. The holes are precision-cut for M5 screws, providing a snug fit. A sturdy M5 butterfly nut and an M5 hex cap screw that recesses into the bottom of the bracket ensure a secure fastening between the flashlight holder and the mounting bracket. To prevent slippage, I incorporated rubber washers to increase friction between moving parts. My assembly is seamlessly attached to my Taz 6, illuminating my prints while I record time-lapse videos with OctoPrint. Required hardware: 1 qty. M5 20mm hex cap screw 2 qty. rubber washers for M5 threads 1 qty. M5 metal washer 1 qty. M5 butterfly nut 1 qty. replacement screw for Taz 6 frame corner mount - M5 10mm Printer Settings: Printer Brand: LulzBot Rafts: None Supports: None Resolution: .14mm Infill: 20% Post-Printing: I successfully printed the bracket. Next, I printed the tube light holder. How I Designed This This design was my first foray into creating a custom part. The initial iteration took approximately five hours to complete both parts. After refining the design over two iterations – adjusting the bracket height, optimizing hole diameters for PLA shrinkage, and redesigning the tabs on the flashlight holder – I remade both parts in about 45 minutes. Fusion 360 has an intimidating learning curve, but with practice, it's becoming increasingly intuitive.