Add a quick release to ANYTHING!

1. Add quick release to any existing project!  Just import the STLs into your slicer, align the mounts and BAM! Quick released!
2. (Coming Soon) Print-ready models for mounting a thing to a thing with a quick release
   1. Handlebars
   2. Zip Ties/Velcro straps

Includes 3 parts

1. Outside - attach to the permanent thing
2. Inside - attach to the object needing to be released
3. Quick Release Bar - the magic

Background

I recently wanted to make a quick release mount for a bike light (here), but couldn't find any good reference models.  I ended up taking inspiration from some other models and really felt like it took way too long to dial in the design for my needs.  I wanted to share a simplified version for anyone to use in a project, even if it is just for future me.  I also wanted to update it to be more universal and accessible to anyone to add to their model right in their slicer.

Instructions

Add the “Outside” to your stationary mount

1. import the stationary part of your model (handlebar mount, wall mount, ect.) into your slicer of choice
2. import Outside file into slicer
3. align Outside so that model intersects with your part.  Should print as 1 part.
   1. NOTE: be aware of clearance for the quick release bar to bend
4. confirm orientation of Outside is acceptable (see instructions below)

(GIF to come)

Adding the “Inside” to your releasable object

1. import the removable part of your model (flashlight mount) into your slicer of choice
2. import Inside file into slicer
3. align Inside so that model intersects with your part.  Should print as 1 part.
   1. NOTE: be aware of clearance to access the quick release button

(GIF to come)

Note: Quick Release Bar can be printed entirely separately

Assembly (see gif)

1. Push Quick Release Bar into the Outside and listen for snap!
   1. NOTE: Orientation of the bar is important! Refer to images as reference.  If you install it upside-down, take some pliers and pull it out and try again.

Print Recommendations

Outside

• Material: Any should work
• Orientation: see gcode file orientation for strength
• Layer Height: .2
• Infill: 15%
• Perimeters/Walls: 2 (~.8mm in total width)
• Brim: not required
• Supports: None for recommended orientation

Inside

• Material: Any should work
• Orientation: see gcode file orientation for minimal bridging
• Layer Height: .2
• Infill: 15%
• Perimeters/Walls: 2 (~.8mm in total width)
• Brim: not required
• Supports: None for recommended orientation

Quick Release Bar

• Material: PETG required for flex
• Orientation: see gcode file orientation for strength
• Layer Height: .2
• Infill: 15%
• Perimeters/Walls: 4-5 (~1.75mm in total wall width)
• Brim: not required
• Supports: None for recommended orientation