Make Your Own 3D Printed Snap Close Connector

Grab the .STL files for free at Thangs.com https://thangs.com/electrosync/Snap-Close-Connector-31845 This is a fun little 3D printed afternoon project. I based this design on Kong's Frog clip design that has had its patent expire. It's a popular gadget used for climbing and rescues. The connector was designed in Fusion 360 and it requires no support material. The design uses four 3D printed parts and one DIY torsion spring made from a paperclip. Some hardware is required to join the sides of the connector together. The parts print in about two hours and you probably have the few bits of hardware at home already. Seriously, don't use one of these to hold any sort of load or in a situation that could injure you or someone else. Parts list: 3 x M3 x 14 mm screws 3 x 3 mm washers 50 mm paper clip Other featured designs: Fred the Frog design by Xx_SushiCat_xXL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4838220 WAP Keyring design by Electrosync: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4575669 Printed on Creality Ender 3 Pro and CR-10 3D printers using 3D Fillies PLA+ for the regular sized design with 0.4 mm nozzle at 0.2 layer height (Ender 3) and 0.6 mm nozzle at 0.36 mm layer height (CR-10) for the big one. Parts designed in Fusion360. Shot on Canon EOS M50. 0:00 Introducing the Frog(s) 0:13 Product, Design and Printing 0:44 Assembly 3:03 Colour Show 2:20 Things you can do 4:06 Things you can't do 4:09 Frog's Descent Watch Next: RC Minecraft Boat - 3D Printed and Radio Controlled https://youtu.be/O1SIfNdOJJc Swooping Aussie Magpies vs 3D Printed Things - V2.0 https://youtu.be/75f43MdU02Y 3D Printing a Radio Controlled Drink and Snack Boat for the Pool https://youtu.be/8s3EcwMF5F8 Instagram , TikTok, Facebook and Twitter: @electrosync Website: www.electrosync.com.au Contact: studio@electrosync.com.au #3DPrinted #Connector #Gadget