Hardhat Flashlight Clip

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This customizable clip allows you to attach a flashlight directly to your hardhat if it has accessory slots. Instant Headlamp! I was unable to find a headlamp that met my needs for use with my hardhat at work. The straps provided with most headlamps are poorly suited for hard hat use, and many aren't very bright and require AAA batteries. After deciding that my lithium 14500 powered Sipik clone produced a better light than most head lamps, I chose to attach it to my hardhat. The included STL fits a Sipik SK-68 clone onto a MSA V-Gard hardhat. Measure your flashlight's diameter and the width of your hard hat slot, then either edit the scad file or use the customizer. Test print (I used ABS with 100% infill) to see how it fits in your hardhat. You can adjust several parameters to improve fit: Thickness defines how thick the clip will be; thicker clips are stronger, while thinner ones are more flexible and make insertion and removal of your flashlight easier. I set mine at 2mm. Release Tab Length sets how large the two insertion wings are; bigger tabs help you release your flashlight. 4mm worked well for me. Locking Clip Angle controls how "bent" the locking tab is; a greater bend results in a tighter, snappier fit. Locking Clip Reach determines how deep into the slot the barb will sit; if the barb doesn't quite snap into place, increase this value. Conversely, if it appears that you have too much length after insertion, reduce this value. You want the clip to snap into place when fully seated. Locking Clip Barb Size sets how large the barb is; a bigger barb results in a more secure fit, while a smaller one makes removal easier. 2mm produced a snug fit for me, but removal required two hands and some effort.