Wire Terminal/Connector Block/Strip

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Update: 3 new layouts uploaded, and these have a 1.5mm "backing" under the nut to minimize risk of short-circuit accidents as mentioned in the description below. Here's our collection (we'll add to it as we make more) of quick-printing, simple, ridiculously useful terminal blocks. Press-fit the nut and get going. This is best for low-voltage applications, (not rated for anything: you print and use this at your own risk, trusting your knowledge of electricity and electronics). There's no base below the nut, so it's probably not a good idea to use this on a steel/aluminum/conductive base / substrate / mounting plate of any kind, unless you're looking to burn some stuff with electricity and possibly even hurt yourself. Sized and designed for #6-32 hardware, the screw should be 3/8" long to avoid reaching the base plate and marring it or worse, causing a short circuit (if both screws reach). Use a longer screw at your own peril, though it can be useful in certain situations (perhaps you want to stack a bunch of connectors, for example). The screw-down slots are sized for #6 sheetmetal screws, and are spaced 0.5cm apart, matching up with the BUD Industries backplates we use so often (in the photos). We use these things a ton while building various remote monitoring systems for our customers - learn more at Valarm. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerGear Printer: MakerGear M2 Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 30% Notes: 4 bottom layers and 5 top layers, with 4 outline layers and 30% infill, will make this part unbelievably strong in PLA "Plus". The press-fit of the #6 hex nut (we use the sort with a nylon locking component) has only been tested with eSun PLA+, our favorite overall filament. It probably works very well with PETG too.