ballpoint-pen-spring-DIN-clips

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Ballpoint pen spring DIN clips

G'day from Down Under! Here are DIN clips utilizing common ballpoint pen springs (2 per clip). Easy to put on, easy to take off, no plastic fatique. Generic PCB clip is compatible with PCB brackets from Voron STLs. I've also added custom clips for common Voron PSUs, and heat inserts versions.

Printing

Standard Voron part printing guidelines to follow: 0.4 nozzle, 0.2 layer height, etc.
This part is not exposed to any significant heat, so you could probably use PLA.

Assembly

BOM

• 2 x M3x40 socket/button head screws
• 2 x common ballpoint pen springs
• M3x4 heat inserts if needed

Printed parts

• one carriage part of desired type (generic PCB mount, dedicated PSU mount, tap or heat insert)
• two shuttles
• one button

Steps

remove built-in support with narrow nose pliers
align first shuttle
insert spring no need to make it straight just now
wiggle the spring by hex driver so it straightens
insert screw
gently wiggle the screw so it goes in
...and all the way through
same for second shuttle
get button piece
hold it by pressing with your finger, and drive screws into plastic
done
this is how it needs to end up inside
clip-on position
clip-off position
mount a bracket