Fridge Magnet On/Off Switch

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A convenient magnet, that can be flipped between on and off positions. Notes and photos can quickly be removed without detaching the magnet from your fridge or board. The OpenSCAD design is completely adjustable, so various sizes, magnet cavities and wordings can be incorporated with small adjustments. Supports are not required, therefore it should be possible to print this item on any 3D-printer easily. See the switch in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksh_C5nZZTU UPDATE 2016-07-06: swapped positions of words on/off due to community feedback Print Settings Printer: boXY Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.1mm Infill: 25% Notes: A lower resolution at 0.2mm works, too, but the backside will get a lot rougher. A high infill density is not needed due to low loads. Post-Printing Insert the magnets Put your magnets into the cavities on the backside. If they won't hold there due to low friction, use some drops of superglue to secure them. Hint: You may use cylindrical magnets instead. They fit in the cubic holes, too. Important: If you're using cube shaped magnets, be sure to use the right orientation. The poles should be facing up or down, not sideways. The poles can easily be identified by attaching two magnets with each other; they are on the side sticking together or pointing outwards. Placing the magnets inside the cavities Glue the words Use some drops of superglue to attach the letters on the front of your magnet. Tweezers may help avoid getting glue on your fingers. Using only little superglue will avoid ugly blobs How it works Switching the magnet is easy What you need Parts used (BOM): 1x magnetic switch (printed) 1x letters (printed) 2x magnets (cube 5x5x5mm or cylindrical D5x5mm) Tools used: Tweezers Superglue