January 31, 2026
Description
The part should fit most Garmin devices with a 26 mm band, but has only been tested on a Fenix 7x and Fortrex 801. I originally designed this part to fit a Fortrex 801 on my Fatbike for winter adventures. There were numerous iterations (entertainment during work meetings). If printed successfully, the mount should be very durable and make a satisfying "click" when loading a smart watch into the mount. It is designed for PA6-CF. PC-CF also appeared to work. If ASA or PETG is attempted, the "spring" portion of the part may need to be thickened to 6 walls. 5 walls through the spring thickness was perfect for the stiffer materials.
The Wahoo-style mount is key because it orientates the 1/4 turn locking tabs with the layers to maintain full strength. Most of the Garmin mounts in my workshop have pucks that can be simply turned 90 degrees and work equally well, although slightly tighter. If I made a version of this part for a standard Garmin mount, it would break the design into two separate pieces to align the thin tabs with the layers correctly. I am exiting this project for now, but please feel free to continue development. I included the Solidworks file.
Print settings: 30% cubic infill, 0.15 mm layer height, 0.4 nozzle, 3 walls. Supports are built into the part. Just snap off the supports using the two flathead screwdriver slots. The .STL is oriented correctly on the print bed.
License:
Creative Commons — Public Domain
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