LACK Attack #3: Koppla the Lack (aka Power The Lack Stack)

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<p>This is a followup to:<br/> Lack Attack#2: LACK Attack #2: Casterate the Lack:<br/> <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/15918-lack-attack-2-casterate-the-lack-aka-roll-the-lack">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/15918-lack-attack-2-casterate-the-lack-aka-roll-the-lack</a><br/> without further adieu....</p> <p>Attack 3: KOOPLA THE LACK</p> <p>Next thing was to find a good way to mount a power bar on the Lack...<br/> Ever since I picked up a couple of koopla power bars with built in usb power (for my octopi) I knew i'd put it on the stack...<br/> I noticed first that the power bar appeared to be built to mount in a track (a lack track?) but searched for anything at Ikea that it clipped into without luck.<br/> Apparently, its built to slid/snap into a SIGNUM shelf mount which apparently like the deeper cabinets isn't available in Canada... (Come on Ikea! What gives? give us the good bits lol...).</p> <p>Searching Thingiverse I found lots of Koppla mounts, but they all hooked the ends, nothing used the built in track mount, so I modeled the powerbar, then got to work...<br/> I initially thought of building it based on the lack stack adapter and sliding it onto a leg, but then opted to go with a 3m tape based mount which would stick to the underside of the printer level. I opted to include screw holes but haven't used them, I'll save that for when I decide the best place to mount it.<br/> I also went back and finished the initial design to slide up a leg and mount that way, although I haven't printed it I'm 99% sure it'll be just fine, if you go that route please let me know how it turns out, if there are issues I'll adjust it asap.</p> <p>As always, comments are greatly appreciated, in this case direction and pitfalls to watch for are also appreciated, If you've been here done this and have a better way please let me know.</p> <p>Coming Next:<br/> LACK Attack #4: Enclose the Lack (aka Quiet The Lack Stack)<br/> <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/15921-lack-attack-4-enclose-the-lack-aka-quiet-the-lack-">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/15921-lack-attack-4-enclose-the-lack-aka-quiet-the-lack-</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: 3D Printer Accessories Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Prusa</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> <a href="http://amzn.to/2DxjZlB">i3 MK2S</a></p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> .35mm</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 10%</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Printed in white NGEN, 240C nozzle, 85C bed.<br/> I printed these as oriented in the STL's.<br/> The walls are fairly thick, I used 10% infill which caused surface bumps, if I printed them again I'd probably go with 0%, they're strong enough as is with only 2 walls.<br/> V1 - I printed with a 2mm brim, not sure if it was needed, but didn't want the parts printed on edge to break off the build plate.<br/> V2 - I haven't printed, it was actually the first I designed but I decided to go another way. It should print fine without any brim/extras, let me know if you run into any issues</p> <h3> Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Build &amp; Assembly Notes:</strong></p> <p>Print either version x2, pop them off,<br/> slide the mounts onto the powerbar,<br/> Slide the V2 adapters onto the leg of your choice, OR;<br/> put 2 strips of double stick tape on each mount and stick it where you want, OR;<br/> grab some screws, pre-drill and screw it in place.<br/> Not much harder than that....</p> <p><strong>Revisioning:</strong></p> <p>v1.0 - initial release.</p> <h3> How I Designed This</h3>