Step-on door stopper [my garage improvement]

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Another one of my outdoor-tested designs that has stood up to the elements. This door stopper is a piece of equipment designed to hold doors open using a tension spring, and it performs best on rough terrain. However, if you have a slick floor surface, I recommend placing rubber on the leg for added stability. To create this device, you will need a 5 cm long spring or, in my case, two one-inch springs that work effectively together. A rubber band can also be used, but it may not hold up for an extended period of time. The spring's pivot point is slightly off-center, causing it to naturally gravitate towards either the up or down position. Once in place, the spring holds firmly in its chosen position – when it's up, it stays up, and when it's down, it stays down. The model shown in the pictures was printed using ABS material with a 0.2 layer height and a 0.25mm printing margin. For those interested in modifying the printing settings, I have made the Fusion 360 design available for public access, where you can adjust the printing margin parameter as needed. The link to this file is https://a360.co/2J3p2uk. May the spring force be with you as you print and use this device. Enjoy!