TS80/TS80P Soldering Iron Case (Print in Place Hinge)

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Human: A case for the TS80P soldering iron, with a print-in-place hinge, perfect for housing the tool in style. (This also fits a TS80.) It should be able to securely hold: * The TS80(P) soldering iron + tip * 2 additional tips * 1.5mm hex key (for grounding bolt) * 2 spare grounding bolts (M2x3mm pan head) * grounding clip * grounding strap The way the clips lay out, you should also be able to use the case as a makeshift stand, although not ideal, it's better than nothing when on the go. I used the design idea from [this case](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3377354) and completely redrafted it to my liking. Like the original, I used 4x2mm magnet as a clasping mechanism. * Print-in-Place hinge * Properly fits a TS80P (the holder is different) * Outside chamfers instead of fillets, for cleaner printing * Moved some features around to better utilize the space * Increased some of the spacing for usability * Tweaked some tolerances to adjust for fit (may be just my printer) ### Slicing When slicing, verify the output to make sure: * The two halves are separated (aka there is space between the two halves, and the slicer hasn't merged them) * The hinge parts are free (aka there are proper gaps in the hinge, instead of being merged) ### Post Printing When removing from plate, it may feel like both halves are "fused". (If you didn't check your slicer output, it might actually be! So check first...) 1. Slowly and carefully coax the hinge using some pressure, flexing and working the joint gradually. 2. Once the entire range of motion is freed, work it back-and-forth until it is smooth. After printing, press-fit (and/or glue) two magnets (4mm diameter x 2mm). ### Version History **v13** [2020-07-08] * Added feature to hold the grounding tools (hex key, spare bolts, etc) * Lots of tolerance tweaks for proper grips and case closing * Tweaked case size a smidge for usability * Improved text for cleaner look **v8** [2020-07-05] * First revision; tolerances aren't great, and iron is a little loose, but is usable.