About This Model
If you have a Stern Jaws pinball machine, and like to keep your Narragansett nearby so you can “Crush it like Quint”, this Orca Barrel inspired cup holder is for you! The original design for my model was inspired by SoulRider911's brilliant “Jaws Barrel With Hidden Storage”.
Beyond that however, there are plenty of features in my pinball leg cup holder which allows it to not only function great, but makes it look amazing on your machine when it's not in use.
- Integrated 8mm x 3mm magnets which secure the lid when in use.
- Drainage holes to allow cleanup / cleaning without unbolting from the machine.
- Modified the “Twist Lock” to remove the stress put on the bracket and leg when using the lid.
- Two mounting bracket types to provide more / less clearance between flipper button and beverage.
Get Ready To Print
The print profile here has a total of four plates, but you only need to use 3 depending on the mounting bracket you want. Both the Cup Holder and Lid have been printed several times using Bambu Basic PLA, while the Mounting Bracket really requires Bambu PETG HF or stronger. I've had great results using PETG CF, which blends in with the black powder coat on the pinball leg perfectly.
Plate 1 - Cup Holder
- This build plate has a built in pause on Layer 50 to allow the 8mm x 3mm magnets to be inserted into the base of the model. These magnets allow the lid to be secured to the bottom when the cup holder is in use.
- There are Normal (Auto) / Snug supports being used in one small area under the bracket mount which are easily removed in one piece.
Plate 2 - Lid
- This build plate has a built in pause on Layer 50 to allow the 8mm x 3mm magnets to be inserted into the base of the model. These magnets allow the lid to be secured to the bottom when the cup holder is in use.
- Verify the magnets polarity to make sure it secures correctly to the bottom side of the cup holder!
- There are Normal (Auto) / Snug supports around the entire perimeter which are easily removed in a single piece.
Plate 3 - Short Bracket
- This bracket should be printed in PETG, PETG CF, or even ABS. It will take the brunt of any force when the cup holder is installed.
- There are Normal (Manual) / Painted supports under the upward angled section.
Plate 4 - Long Bracket
- If you would like more clearance between the cup holder and flipper button, use this version of the bracket.
- This bracket should be printed in PETG, PETG CF, or even ABS. It will take the brunt of any force when the cup holder is installed.
- There are Normal (Manual) / Painted supports under the upward angled section.
Assemble The Model
Assembly is very straightforward and requires the use of M3 sized fasteners to secure the cup holder body to the bracket prior to mounting on your machine. If you do not have the M3 hardware, I found this assortment (Amazon) to be useful for numerous projects here.
- Cup Holder + Bracket - Going from inside the back of the cup holder, push an M3-16 Hex Button Head Screw, along with an M3 washer, through the hole and into corresponding hole in the bracket. Place an M3 Nut into the matching shaped hole in the backside of the bracket and secure the screw into it. Repeat the above for all three mounting holes.
- Full Assembly To Leg - The leg bolts that came with your machine should be plenty long enough to secure your new cup holder. Make sure you brace your machine appropriately prior to removing both bolts for installation.
About The Model Photos
The cup holder in the photos was printed using Bambu Basic PLA in Sunflower Yellow, and then hand painted / distressed using a variety of acrylic paints and model washes before a high gloss clear coat was applied. Additionally, twine was wrapped around the barrel and secured using hot glue on the backside.
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