AmesCreative made it's first 3D print!  An Up! Plus 2  3D Printer on loan from a friend allowed me to print out an idea I had for organizing my spray paint cans to a wall. Once again, Rick Rob Studio provided CAD design and 3D printing support to make an ABS plastic clip that can hold cans or bottles to a wall. Two countersunk screw holes were added for mounting. The first prototype was a little thin and didn't hold very well so Rick beefed up the design and got it just right on the second print. It has a very satisfying "snap" sound when you insert the can into the clip. One clip takes about 90 minutes to print. 3D printing is all about trial and error.  I see a lot of trials and errors in my 3D printing future. For now we are building 5"x 5"x 5" objects or parts in ABS plastic. 

​My CAD creator friend Rick sent me some cool 3D.pdf files and detailed drawings of his unique design for a tripod mounted holder/ mount for his new Mavic Air 2 drone. It allows him to walk with the drone while mounted to his tripod to get smooth stabilized shots just like a hand held gimbal.  The Brass 1/4"-20 threaded insert allows mounting to a tripod and the Velcro helps protect the drone from scratches.  Final finish was grey spray paint with protective coat of clear satin polyurethane.

 The first prototype was made with 3/4" ply which was glued and screwed together. The rounded notches were made on the router table.  It's great to have detailed plans to work from, but then you have to deal with exact tolerances. Lots of wood filler and sanding to fill in the plywood edges.  Future versions could probably be made from MDF or some kind of hardwood.  3D printing would also be an option. ​

​Here's the drone nestled in its holder. The blades of the drone have been removed. A simple rubber band can hold it in place if you are not doing anything crazy. It looks like a submersible to me.  Drone technology is amazing.  I made a video of most of the construction. I may post it on Youtube.