Parametric Probe Holder

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This Object Holds Everything Are You Fed Up with Equipment Probes or Cables "Walking Away"? Try this Handy Parametric Probe Holder! It can Store All Kinds of Cylindrical Things: Test Cables, Trimming Tools, Whiteboard Markers and Drafting Pens. The Design Allows for Changing the Clasp Arc to Hold Even Test Tubes in Place. You Just Have to Download the Model and Edit it Yourself Using the Customizer Tool. No Programming Needed! You Can Enter Your Desired Probe Diameter and Guard Dimensions. For Added Convenience, the Mount Hole Diameter, Fastener Type, and Countersunk Mount Options are Available. Optional: If you Want Fine Control Over the Holder, Some Advanced Parameters are Available as Well. Print Settings: For Printing this Object Use the Following: Printer - Felix 3.1 Resolution: From 0.20 to 0.25 mm Infill - 20% to 40% Additional Instructions for Improved Print Results: Print at Higher Resolutions, However it is Totally Okay If Your Printed Object is a Bit Coarser as it Still has to Work Properly. Printing Suggestion: To Ensure Clearer Printing of Mount Holes and Tabs, Consider Printing this Probe Holder on its Side (Rotate the X-Axis 90 Degrees) with Supports Activated. Instructions for Creating Customizable Holder: Download OpenSCAD file and Follow These Easy Steps. Step 1 - Locate build_vector Line ( Lines 76-81). Step 2 - Simply Remove the Double Slash Characters // to Activate It Step 3 - Edit Your Vector as Desired According to Probes Sizes You Have Example Build_vector: {probe diameter= [8.4,11.2] } Step 4: Just Click "Generate GCAL" and "Export STL" Tips for OpenSCAD Newbies: - In Case you Need a More Detailed Description - Please Check Instructions in This File. For Editing Your Parameters Use the Customizer Section Which Automatically Adjusts Parameters of Holder Based on Type You Want. Section Settings: Count This Field Allows Entering Total Probes Quantity in Your Desired Object. Probe Diameter (mm) Field Requires Measuring Shaft Diameter Guard Width (mm) Guard Dimensions Are Entered Here Mount Tabs Section Center Tab Select the Center Option or Add an Auto Generated Tab If the Holder Is "Flexible" in Type. This Is Done Automatically. However, the Decision Should Be Up to You to Opt Out. You Decide if Holes Need to Be Created Inside the Mounting Plate Advance Settings Optional Parameters Here are for Advanced Users. Changes Applied Might Possibly Fail Part Print. Clasp Height (mm) Mount Plate Thickness(mm) Clasper Arc (Degrees) Note: If Setting Equals 360 It Indicates Complete Closed Ring of Probe Maw Clasp Wall Thickness (mm) Clearance Space between Neighbouring Holders Clasps Resolution Number Revison History This Holder Revision Contains Fifteenth Major Update Including Following Fix Since Original Code Was Made. These fixes and updates make a perfect workin' solution to every kind problem that user is likely to meet using our Probe Holder 15th revision.