{"product_id":"connector-plug-for-catch-all-trays-desk-organiser","title":"Connector \u0026 Plug for Catch-All Trays \/ Desk Organiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eI love the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/376225-catch-all-trays-desk-organizer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCatch-All Tray\u003c\/a\u003e design by \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/social\/218561-hd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHD\u003c\/a\u003e, but I found the connectors and plugs too loose for my needs, so I rebuilt the connectors and plugs from scratch for a more precise fit with tighter tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allows the trays to be joined more solidly, allowing them to be moved\/lifted without separating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince different printers have different levels of accuracy, I've redesigned the connectors with a few tolerance levels, that you can experiment with to get the best fit for your printer setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tolerance levels are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003etight fit):\u003c\/strong\u003e  best used when you want a permanent connection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.13mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"\u003cstrong\u003eperfect\" fit)\u003c\/strong\u003e - snug fit that is very solid, but allows for removal\/reconfiguration if needed (I personally use this for the connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.15mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eloose fit): \u003c\/strong\u003e better for less accurate printers, or using a material with higher shrinkage than PLA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eParametric \/ Configurable\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe connectors and plug fit tolerance can be configured in Onshape to give a more precise match for your own printer settings if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cad.onshape.com\/documents\/4f2cbe06697a2e2db8270f66\/w\/0a842646cc313eb0372e119e\/e\/a46c74d6b1f400e93750ed66?configuration=List_eTY4mFpZAFpwlh%3DCopy_of_Default0\u0026amp;renderMode=0\u0026amp;uiState=63dfd7269ea27f3c5fd6217b\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEdit in Onshape.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrinting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese can be printed either standing or lying flat on the bed, but for better aesthetic fit with the original trays, print standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"background-color:#40C8E818;border-color:#40C8E8;border-style:solid;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border-color:#40C8E8;border-style:solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for Open Sourcing 3D Printed models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf providing 3D models under an Open licence, please be genuinely \u003cstrong\u003e#OpenSource\u003c\/strong\u003e, release your source files with your STLs and make it easier for others to collaborate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by davidmakes on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67382537912624,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_e4f62315-7dcb-492a-89d4-ffcc1f44336e.png?v=1784479050","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/connector-plug-for-catch-all-trays-desk-organiser","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}