Desk Mounted Aviation Connector Housing for Mechanical Keyboards

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This is my first working version for a desk mounted GX16 aviation connector housing to connect my mechanical keyboard to my PC. It uses a clamping system so no drilling is necessary. If you have specific modification to make this better or to work with your desk please let me know, I'm open to suggestions and will update with new STL files. Because of the way I oriented the Connector Housing when printing, I think if the clamping bolts are tightened to much it may break the print along the layer lines. This is why I'm considering modifying the design. The Connector Housing stays in place on my desk but is not tightly clamped. Update: I removed the rubber pad I was using between the desk and the Clamp Pads and was able to get a more sturdy clamp on to the desk and the print held up and didn't crack along the layer line, so I would skip the rubber pad. Update 12-22-20: I have updated the design to add structure to where I thought the print was vulnerable to breaking from over tightening, I think this solves that problem and can now get a very solid clamp onto my desk. The STLs marked "v2" have been updated. There are now 3 desk size ranges for the Connector Housing, you should be able to get these ranges using an M5x25mm bolt. If there are any other sizes need let me know and I can add them. I have also added screenshots from PrusaSlicer showing my print orientation. Update 12-27-20: I had a request to modify the Box Cover to be able to use a non panel mount GX16 connector which is more commonly used for with custom cables. See pictures for more info on installing a non panel mount connector. The print orientation can stay the same for the new Box Cover. I have also removed the original Connector Housing, Box Cover, and Nut Cover STL's as the v2 versions should be used instead. Update 1-23-21: I had a request to increase the size of the cut out for the cable. In the original CAD design the diameter of the cable cut out was 4.8mm. The diameter of the cut out in the v3 versions of the Connector Box have been increased to 6mm. Notes: -All files will need to be re-oriented for the best print (check images for reference) -I'm using a rubber pad between the desk and Clamp Pads for extra grip (read update) -The M5 Nut Cover uses a dovetail to slide into place to keep two M5 nuts captive -I used an M3 tap to thread the holes on the Connector Housing for the Box Cover -I used a pre-made USB cable and cut the end off to solder to the aviation connector Parts: -4 M3 SHCS (for Box Cover) -2 M5 SHCS (for clamp) -2 M5 nuts (for clamp) -Usb cable -Solderable GX16 aviation connector (Amazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7SHKGK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)