Wow Bruce, that’s really some comprehensive information, thanks!!
So sorry about the crack. If this works out I’ll send you a couple of spare caps. :)
Kind regards,
Ben
> On 28 Jul 2017, at 03:42, Bruce Daily pocotron@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Okay, I popped my cap off #1221, and here are some measurements & pix attatched. Pay attention tronsters, because I'm not doing this again. Being very myopic helps with the measurements.
> Height is 13mm.
> OD is 13mm.
> Lower flange diameter is 16mm, and is 1.5mm high.
> ID is a tight 11mm.
> Inner depth is 12mm.
> There are 4 x 2mm ribs running down from the inner cap top. 3 run for only 5mm, one runs 8mm. The longer rib fits the keyway on the switch proper, engaging the rotational switch mechanism. The tension ring is just that, supplying outward tension against the inner wall of the cap, keeping it in stasis. The other ribs limit the downward mounting depth to the top of the switch proper.
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> Don't forget that there are 4 x 1mm wide ribs running vertical on the outside, 0.75mm thick and equally spaced. Helps with the grip. AND, there is an inner bullseye pattern at the top to diffuse the light.
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> The 2 pix show the cap underside (note the 2 different lengths of the inner ribs). The other is the switch proper (note the keyway and tension ring).
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> Dammit, now there's a tiny crack in the cap. Oh, well. Hope this helps.
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> On Thu, 7/27/17, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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> On 25 Jul 2017, at 23:40, John Hammaren hammaren@geoconcepts.com
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> forward info if I find something. In any case, please add me
> to the list. Rather than bust fingers turning on the switch
> I put it on a remote wall switch, but it would be nice to
> fix that issue. Thanks BenJohn From: newmellotrongroup@
> yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@
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