A recent post by Robert/ HardtailSr pointed out the lack of a way to secure the VFD desktop mount. He suggested that that a 3d printed solution would be appropriate. My VFD is on a wall mount so I ordered up a desktop version and began modeling in Shapr3d. After numerous iterations this is what I came up with. They hold the mount very securely and increase its footprint minimally. I’m pleased with the results.
I’m offering these at $20 ,including shipping. I’m also offering the file if you want to print your own at $5. You can contact me at fro608@gmail.com if interested.
I like it. My recommendation would be to remove/ reduce the taller inner portion of the inside lip as to not block the vent as much (red) but keep a couple tabs in the corners (green) to keep it locked into place.
Tabs would not break. Only if you’re pushing or putting tons of force on the VFD, which you shouldn’t be doing. Keeping as much air flow, which is how the mount is designed would be better.
I’ll be able to judge the strength of the modified version once I get a couple printed. I think I’ll be ok, it would probably take a pretty good whack to bust it loose.
Here’s the revised, “enhanced airflow” version. I don’t think I’ve sacrificed much in terms of holding strength, it’s really on there. If you hit your VFD hard enough to break it loose you will probably break something on the VFD first!
Also, this pared off about 10 minutes of print time which is a plus.
