Mx SMD component strip holder

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For compact storage of SMD components in a box, I created these holders. When purchased the SMD components often come in a strip cut from a reel. Personally I buy components like capacitors and LEDs most often in strips of 100 to use for prototyping. The strips are delivered rolled-up in a small zip-bag, which I don't find particularly handy. The zip bags are often a bit too large, waist a lot of space, don't give much overview and getting the strip back in the bag is sometimes a struggle. The writing on the bag will often wear off. To fix that I created these holders. Most strips of the components I use are either 8.2mm or 12.2mm wide. Depending on the component size (1206, 0805 or other), each holder is large enough for up to 100 items. The outer size was determined by the height of the box. in my opinion 30x30mm is just right. The holder has a ridge to prevent the strip from falling out. The hole in the middle can be used to wind the strip using tweezers. The corner-holes were added to link multiple holders together, for instance using metal wire, paperclip wire or a piece of filament that can be fused using heat to create a semi-permanent binding. Print Settings Printer: Original 3Dtje (mini Prusa I3) Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: layer-height .100, nozzle 0.3mm Infill: 50% Notes: Printed at 205 degr. Celcius, no heated bed, using 1,75mm semi-transparent filament by 123-3D Custom Section Related designs See http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2272026 for the matching SMD component box for items that are no longer in a strip. See this wonderful addition by whoneyc that will allow you to easily separate the transparent plastic covering the strip: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2717152 This remix by pbechard extends both my design and the one by whoneyc to include a holder for unused items that fell out of the strip: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2735110 You can also enjoy this parametric remix that incorporated a slit to separate the transparent plastic cover from the strip: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3804430 Also have a look at this design by Robin, who was inspired by mine, but developed it a whole bit further: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3952021 I really like the compliant version in which the moving clamp is an integrated part of the design. Don't forget to watch the very nice video he made about his design. This remix by RCFerguson is based on Robin's design and includes some improvements: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3971992 This remix by thedeveloperguy is also interesting as it uses a standard DIN mounting rail as a base for the cartridges: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3968062 This variation made by MacroYau is also based on Robin's design and adds slots to insert labels, adhesive or not: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3997344 Hedelinoo made this larger version to hold longer componentstrips: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4030802