Garmin GPS Mount Converter (Dakota, eTrex, Oregon...)

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I was searching for a straightforward and effective solution to install my old Garmin Dakota 20 on a quarter turn garmin system (Garmin Edge) without any hassle. My previous attempt, which I had shared online at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3131928, didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of durability. That's when I stumbled upon the clever solution proposed by Shapeways at https://www.shapeways.com/product/XF3QSGQSY/garmin-gps-etrex-to-edge-mount-converter. It offers two models to choose from: one for mounting on a quarter-turn system and another that replaces the headstet top cap with a short stem. When it comes to existing Garmin mounts (quarter-turn), there are various options available depending on the stem length - either adjustable or fixed, as seen at https://k-edge.com/product-category/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/. Additionally, I found some free solutions on thingiverse, such as https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1712565 and https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3685146. Using Fusion360, I created both models based on the Shapeways designs and the Garmin mount design by txoof at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1801904. For now, I've only printed the quarter turn version, which fits perfectly with my Garmin Dakota (as shown in the photo), but it still needs to be tested on a bike. For the photos, I used my new Garmin mount design for Garmin Edge at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4098784.