The umpteenth Garmin Vivoactive HR strap ring

thingiverse

A colleague of mine owns a Garmin VivoActive HR smartwatch with a flapping wristband problem that had me creating a replacement part for him. I decided not to check if existing models were available online, as searching through Thingiverse would be time-consuming. Now that I've checked, I found at least six different designs already in existence, indicating the wristband's design may have flaws. The replacement printed with rigid.ink 'flexible PLA' is likely to last longer than the original part. If it doesn't hold up, printing a new one only takes a few minutes. To accommodate flexible filament limitations, this design positions the tab on the print bed, avoiding extreme overhangs and supports. This approach makes no functional difference but ensures an easy and clean print process.