SMD Component Organizer

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Summary ------------ This SMD Component holder/box system was inspired by several other SMD storage projects (Links at the end). Overview ------------ A SMD component storage system that consists of two printable parts: 1. The component holder. Holds a "tape" of up to 100 SMD components. 2. Organizer rack. Organizes the component holders into logical racks (e.g. One E-Series per rack, or 1 Project per rack). Main design goals for my design was ------------ - A system that works well with prototyping and small projects - Zero-effort "installation" - Easy to dispense components - Easy organization / overview of components - No risk of having components "spill out" - Easy to print, No additional screws/etc Printing Instructions ------------ You'll need a decently tuned printer in order for the holder to fit well onto the rack. Recommend you follow the following procedure for printing: 1. Print 1 holder 2. Print the "Rail-Test-XYFit" 3. Check that the holder snaps nicely into the rack => Your printer is well tuned. 3b. If it doesn't snap nicely in: - Recommended option: Tune your printer so it's dimensionally accurate. - Backup option: Tune the "Rack" so that there's more clearance towards the Holder. FreeCAD 3D file included. 4. Print 7 more holders. Hold them tightly together and measure the length => Should be under 81mm. 5. Print the 8-Slot Rack 81mm Rack. Check that the 8 holders fit in nicely. I've included some common Rack Lengths (6-Slot, 8-Slot, 10-Slot, 12-Slot). If you want a customized Rack length, it's really easy to edit it in FreeCAD. Masterfile included. Just change the "Rail => CenterProfile => Length" Property. Length = 0.2 + 0.1*N + 10*N; N is the number of Slots Related: ------------- If you want to see what kind of electronic projects that have been created with this, please visit: https://www.protoriam.com Inspiration ------------ "SMD Component Strip Holder & Dispenser" by tth: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3804430 "Big SMD Component Strip Holder / Storage" by Hedelinoo: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4030802 "SMD Component Magazines" by robin7331: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3952021 "SMD Component Magazines with Label Slots" by MacroYau: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3997344 "Mx SMD component strip holder" by Maxint: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2186862