I was not perfectly satisfied with design of the various SMD tape dispensers available as downloadable models, that's why I created this one.
Features:
- Fully parametric design allows adaptation for tapes with various components. The design not only fits flat parts as SMD resistors and capacitors but also bulkier devices such as switches, chokes, electrolytic capacitors, fuses and many more.
- Infinitely stackable with dovetail joints.
- One-hand operation to rip the cover and pull out the next device.
- Safely storing unused parts by pulling back the tape
- Flat top side for markings
Files:
- Autodesk inventor file (ipt)
- Autodesk Fusion 360 file (f3d)
- Samples with various dimensions
- Sample filenames read as:
SMD-TapeClip_9_09_01 -> tapewidth = 9mm, tapethickness = 0.9mm, tapedepth = 0.1mm; printoffset is always 0.1mm.
Parameters:
To edit the values of the parameters, in go to [fx parameters] - section Userparameters to find the values for:
- tapewidth: [> 3.5mm] total width of the slit where the tape is running through, typically little bit larger than real tapewidth
- tapethickness: [ > 0.5mm & ≤ 2mm] 0.9 works for most tapes
- tapedepth: [> 0,01mm] depth of the center groove, use minimum for flat tapes.
- printoffset: [ ≥0 mm] subtracted from dovetail dimensions for best fit of interconnection. The best value may depend on used printer and print settings.
See image for an explanation.
Respect the given limits to avoid errors when component is updated.
Printing:
Samples printed with PLA.
Best result should be achieved with model placed on its side with dovetail cut out placed next to the printbed. Supports are needed under the spring and on the inside.
Usage:
The row of holes should be oriented to the open side of the slit - see images.
After opening the covering sheet of the first 2-3 devices, it can be inserted into the 45° slit so it can be reached from the topside.
Gunter
