Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
Hi all, first post to this forum. Have a Mini Plus on the way, so I wanted to try something useful as one of my first prints. I found Nigel Johnson's handle:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/32330-prusa-mini-handle
This looks great, just what I want. I'm looking around aliexpress and amazon for mounting hardware. M5 x 10mm screw I can handle, but I don't know what kind of T-nut would work. Sorry, I'm just a software guy 🙂
Here's a sample nut I found that might be close, on aliexpress.
I know one basic difference in T-nuts is that some are slide-in, and must be inserted in an open end, as the frame is built. Others can be inserted at any time.
Sorry for the bother. Any advice? Thank you,
John
Best Answer by FoxRun3D:
I bought these on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZKK1PM, for exactly this purpose. Dirt cheap, and work great.
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
I bought these on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZKK1PM, for exactly this purpose. Dirt cheap, and work great.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
OK, great, thanks! I'll take a look.
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
One handy trick to ensure that the nut rotates all the way into place correctly when you tighten it is to add a little friction. I put a piece of purge line thro the nut and engage the threads.
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
For light work I used the following t-nuts: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/38366-drop-in-t-nut-for-3030-extrusion-fully-printable-f
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
Thanks for the tip!
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
Good idea. I'm not there yet, but will check it out after my first few prints.
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
For light work I used the following t-nuts: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/38366-drop-in-t-nut-for-3030-extrusion-fully-printable-f
The link is not working any more. Can you say what size/name of T nut is suitable fir Prusa Mini?
RE: Want to print handle for Mini Plus, but complete noob with T-slot hardware
For light work I used the following t-nuts: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/38366-drop-in-t-nut-for-3030-extrusion-fully-printable-f
The link is not working any more. Can you say what size/name of T nut is suitable fir Prusa Mini?
The link works just fine here.
M5 8mm T-Slot nut.