Clamp to mount power strips/boards under desks non-destructively (instead of using a mount that screws into the desk). Helps to organise computer cables, particularly for standing desks. Adjustable width to fit a variety of power strip sizes.
Features:
Fits desks up to
Regular size: 25 mm/1 inch thick
Large size: 50 mm/2 inches thick
Fits power strips 60 - 90 mm wide and 35 mm thick
Mounts power strips in vertical orientation to reduce interference with desk frames (e.g. standing desks)
Parts:
Clamp and screw (large) - main body that clamps to the desk
Arm - adjustable lower portion of the power strip mounting area. Raise/lower to fit different power strip widths
Screw and nut - fixes the arm in place. Nut fits into the hex nut groove of the arm
Instructions:
Pick the clamp size that fits your desk thickness
Print two sets (1 of each part) to mount at both ends of your power strip. All parts are shared between the different clamp sizes
Insert the nut into the groove in the arm
Place the arm against the bottom of the clamp and pass the smaller screw through to the nut
Pass the larger screw through the clamp
Place the pad onto the ball joint of the larger screw. It should snap into place with some pressure
Place the clamp onto the desk and tighten the larger screw until the clamp is snugly against the desk. Be careful of overtightening as you may damage your desk surface
Loosen the smaller screw and slide your power strip onto the arm. Push the arm up until the power strip fits snugly and tighten the smaller screw again
Print settings:
Print as orientated
Layer height: 0.16 mm for smoother threads
Walls: 2 is sufficient
Infill: 15% adaptive cubic is sufficient
Supports: not necessary, but may be needed for the hole in the clamp's powerboard mount area depending on your printer's bridging abilities (see below). Easiest to use support blockers under the C clamp threads and let your slicer auto-generate supports for this hole
Depending on how well your printer can print the threads, you may need to scale down the screws by 0-5% for a better fit
Notes:
I designed the mount to fit the variety of power strip sizes I had. If you have larger power strips (e.g. double row of sockets), feel free to let me know the width and depth so I can adjust the design to fit your use case
Updates:
Hex nut changed to square nut for easier tightening (reduced rotation) of the arm
Hook added to top part of clamp to stop smaller power strips falling forwards and out
Large version of clamp added for thicker desks - fits up to 50 mm/2 inch thickness
Custom requested versions:
Taller desks - clamp (75 mm) fits desks up to 3 inches/75 mm thick
Taller boards - clamp and arm (55 mm depth) fits boards up to 55 mm thick
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