OpenSCAD Model With Animation Video and MakerWorld Multi-Plate Support
Contents Motivation and Purpose Using an Animation to Visualize Key Concepts Working With the Model 1. Get the Files 2. Choose the Dimensions 3. Inspect the Assembly 4. Export the MakerWorld Plates 5. Attach the Hoses Create the Model Animation Reference Links Motivation and Purpose I made a parametric bayonet connector for AC hoses , to attach such hoses to a mobile AC unit and a typical window…
OpenSCAD enthusiast creates parametric bayonet connector for AC hoses, allowing easy attachment of hoses to mobile AC units and window kits. This project, part of the Air Conditioning Collection on MakerWorld, is designed using OpenSCAD, a code-based 3D modeling tool.
The connector consists of three printable parts: a female connector with bayonet slots, a male connector with matching lugs, and a female adapter with a wider fitting section. A worm-drive hose clamp secures the hose to the printed connector.
A key feature of this model is an animation that visualizes key concepts, showing the assembly and disassembly process, as well as the parametric nature of the design. The animation can be viewed in the MakerWorld Parametric Model Maker, and additional details are provided in a subtitle file.
To use the model, download the required files from the things repo, install the OpenSCAD Nightly Build, and open the hose-connector-multi-plate.scad script. Users can customize dimensions such as hose diameter, hose connector height, wall thickness, and tolerance gap using the parameter controls in the MakerWorld Parametric Model Maker.
After customizing the dimensions, inspect the assembly within OpenSCAD by adjusting variables and un-commenting lines for local use and animation. Finally, export the MakerWorld plates and slice the parts in your preferred slicer. It is recommended to use a heat and UV-resistant material, such as PETG or PCTG, and ensure the printer can handle 45° overhangs.
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