{"id":58740,"key":"3D_printed_backpack_snap-fit_clips","title":"3D printed backpack snap-fit clips","latest":{"id":1188583,"timestamp":"2025-09-19T00:35:15Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{777 notice}}\n\n[[File:Clips.jpg|thumb]]\n\n{{Project data\n| authors = User:Rmputzig\n| years = 2014\n| made = No\n| replicated = No\n| cost = USD 1\n}}\n\nThis type of clip is found on a variety of items, most commonly backpacks, and work well. However, I have found that if you break one, it is difficult to find a replacement, and are overpriced (typically $2-6 for 1 set!). Since it is made of plastic and only plastic, I wanted to make a parametric OpenSCAD design. There are many designs for there out already, however few provided source code and even fewer were scalable.\n\n== Bill of Materials ==\n\n* Filament of your preferred color\n* Design files as found [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577337 here]\n\n== Tools needed ==\n\n* [[Delta Build Overview:MOST|MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer\n* Exacto knife or similar product for removing support structures\n\n== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions ==\n\n* Print out the part. Be sure to generate supports for the print. Be prepared to spend time removing the the support structures.\n* Print time: ~40 mins\n\n== Cost savings ==\n\n* 3D printed part: ~50 cents (depending on size)\n* Commercial part: $2-$6\n* Minimum cost savings of 75%\n\n{{Page data\n| keywords = 3D printing, clip, fastener, osat, snap-fit, plastic\n| sdg = SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure\n| published = 2014\n| organizations = MTU, MY4777, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n| description = Snap-fit clips save time and money. Appropedia shows how to make them yourself with simple tools and open instructions.\n}}\n\n[[Category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]\n[[Category:OSAT]]\n[[Category:3D printing]]\n[[Category:Plastic]]"}