Stand, Clamps and Equipment Kit

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<h1>Stand, Clamps and Equipment Kit</h1> https://tinkersprojects.com/ This versatile kit is not limited to chemistry alone. It has numerous applications in engineering, stop motion, biology, manufacturing, and more. The system is designed to be easy, quick, and flexible for any project. <h2>Why I Created This System</h2> I needed a custom mount for a microscope camera over a PCB and didn't want to create a one-off solution. I considered alternative methods but thought about how chemistry kits use rods to mount components. Upon examining these kits, I realized there were parts missing that would be useful in my project. Therefore, I decided to create my own system based on the chemistry kit's design. <h2>Stay Up-to-Date</h2> New parts will be added regularly. To stay informed, follow: * Web Page: https://tinkersprojects.com/project/stand-clamps-and-equipment/ * This Thing: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2765367 * My Profile: https://www.thingiverse.com/haybailes/about <h2>Explore Other Projects</h2> Visit http://tinkersprojects.com/ to see this project and others I've completed. <h1>Equipment Components</h1> <h2>Stands</h2> There are two types of stands: one bolted to a plate of steel, acrylic, or other base material, and the other is flexible with legs that can fold in/out for more room or to avoid objects. Both stands use 10mm rods with M3 screws. <h2>Bosshead</h2> This attaches one rod to another at 90 degrees, held in place by a 15mm x M3 screw with a nut. <h2>Clamp</h2> This holds test tubes and thermometers or cameras and probes. A screw tightens the clamp around the object, while a 10mm rod is inserted into the hole with glue to hold it in place. <h2>Ring Stand</h2> Ring stands hold funnels but can also be used as platforms. They come in three sizes: 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. A 10mm rod is inserted into the hole with some glue to secure it. <h2>Hook</h2> This holds something up, such as cable or hose, by inserting a 10mm rod into the hole with some glue to hold it in place. <h2>Angled Rods</h2> These rods can bend for better angles or go around objects without using more rods and bossheads. A hinge attached to two rods creates a bendable rod. Half a bosshead and hinge can be used anywhere on a rod, with a 10mm rod inserted into the hole and held in place by glue. <h2>PCB Holder</h2> Two of these parts can hold a printed circuit board (PCB) for display or as a soldering station. It clamps onto a 10mm rod and is held in place by a 15mm x M3 screw. <h2>Crocodile Clips Holder</h2> This holds wire, cables, and other objects in place, making it useful as a soldering station for holding components. It clamps onto a 10mm rod and is held in place by a 15mm x M3 screw. <h2>Light Fitting</h2> This light attachment provides extra lighting when needed. It uses a downlight screw connector to attach the light, which can be angled before tightening. <h2>Wing Nut</h2> This makes the system easy to use without tools like screwdrivers. An extra 10mm is required on screws for this feature (bosshead requires 25mm, not 15mm). A nut is inserted into the hole and tightened through the part, with some glue helping to keep it secure. <h2>More Parts to Come</h2> There will be many more parts added. Keep an eye on this project to stay updated. <h1>Note</h1> * Use a 10mm drill for better-fitting holes before inserting rods. * The parts are 3D printed and can melt with a bunsen burner.