A modular desk clamp. Was inspired by the flash contest to finally do this idea. I was constantly changing the layout of the room and finding, that I need to print “another headphone holder” etc. because I wanted it on the other desk or the cupboard.
So why not try to make something, that I can mount everywhere. And why not make it modular?

Currently Includeds

Desk Clamp (30 mm, 40 mm, 60 mm)
Desk Clamp vertical (40 mm)
Slim Edition 25 mm Clamp
Bolts (50 mm, 60 mm, 80 mm)
Bolt Cap for more grip (print from TPU)
Wall Mount

Attachments:

Simple Spool Holder / Headphone Holder (included)
A trash bin (included)
Cup Holder (also included)
Backpack Holder
Tape Dispenser for Modular Desk Clamp
Pencil Holder
Dice Tray

More modules: See remixes, Collection, or make your own ;)

Print Settings

Should be fine with 0.4 mm nozzle, 0.2 mm layers. I would recommend 3 perimeters and
20 % gyroid infill for good measure.

I designed it in a way, that it can be printed completely without supports. Just print it laying on it's side as shown:

The mounting bracked does not need supports. The threads have a cutout at the top to prevent overhangs and print cleanly.

Modify for your needs, make your own attachment! (post Remix)

The mounting mechanism is intentionally simple to allow for customs attachments. The attachment slots in from the top and is held by gravity and friction. A template file of the attachment's mount is also available.

STEP files, Fusion 360 files available
Clamp size adjustable
Template for Mounting Bracket included → modify to make your own attachment. (Post as Remix, so it can be found)

Tolerances

The threads and the mount are modeled with a 0.3 mm tolerance in the standard file. A high tolerance version (0.5 mm) is attached if you have issues with the fit.
If you only have issues with the threads, just print the higher tolerance bolt, no need to reprint the clamp.

There is also a “no tolerance” version of the mount, if you want to manually file it, or just send it with a hammer to have a permanent connection … no guarantees.

Side Notes

Design goals

Fit my stand desk (17 mm)
Fit my several IKEA Kallax/Lack etc. (38-50 mm)
No supports while printing (ideally also for attachments)
Parametrization for “easy” adjustments

Fusion360 gripes

I was shocked to find there is no easy way to generate variants from your parametrized model in Fusion360? At least none that I could find … Copy pasted a lot of files. If you have any suggestions, let me know.

Changelog:

2023/06/20: added “trash bin” model |fixed some dependencies in the Fuision360 file

2023/06/21: added slim clamp

2023/06/23: added cup holder, added flush bin design, tape dispenser

2023/06/25: added slim clamp variant with lower mount (for flush fit), added TPU bolt cap for more grip

2023/07/09:

added a clamp variant with the mount on the other side to be able to mount in vertical orientation:

Added a wall mount option with cosmetic lids for the screw holes.
Hole Diameter 6.5 mm - with space for washers (increased stability):

added 90° variants for the cup holder

2023/07/16: added a STEP file for the connector ("Modular Clamp - Connector for your own design.stp")1

2023/08/25: added STEP file for the slim version on request.

2023/10/30: Added Backpack holder (short version of the headphone/spool/whatever holder - thanks to @tommifi for the idea)

2024/03/01: added Pencil Holder

Desk Clamp (Modular)

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Household / Other House Equipment

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Modular Desk Clamp - i3 MK3S.3mf
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Modular Desk Clamp - Ender 3 v2 Neo.3mf
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Modular Clamp 25 mm - slim.stl
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Cup Holder - Handle Center.stl
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