Wifi Plug

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This is a 3D-printable [OpenSCAD](https://openscad.org/) plug to fill up those empty WIFI antenna holes left behind when you remove the WIFI capability from your computer. ## Model and Parts The model consists of a bolt and fastener, with the fastener available in two forms (cap or nut). ### Bolt The bolt is a 1/4"-20 UNC thread, that has been "squared-off" on one side. Standard threading for antennas is a finer 1/4"-36 UNS, but the coarse thread prints easier. ### Cap A knurled cap that matches the bolt. It is slightly longer than the bolt so it should completely cover the bolt. ### Nut A nut that matches the bolt is provided, mostly for convenience. Either the cap or the nut is needed, not both. ## Printing I use a Creality Ender 3 Pro to build from PLA with a **layer height of 0.12 mm**. **N.B.** The bolt part is sized to the exact specification of the metal parts (6.35mm outer diameter with 5.85mm across the flat part), but, depending on the accuracy of your printer, you may wish to scale the part to accommodate printing tolerances. You can do this either in source (the scale percentage) or in your slicing software. I use a 2% oversize. ## Installation Just figure out the bolt's flat side, align it with the hole's flat side, slid the bolt thru the hole, and screw on the cap or nut. ## Source The source is supplied at [github](https://github.com/swthemathwiz/wifi-plug). See that repository for full build information.