Soldering hands / Locking ball joint / Socket arm
Source: Thingiverse by Intru
The Soldering hands / Locking ball joint / Socket arm is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Intru. To assemble sockets with balls you will need a hot air gun or at least a hairdryer that can blow hot air (you can also try it with boiling water (thanks HMC123 for advice) or. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
To assemble sockets with balls you will need a hot air gun or at least a hairdryer that can blow hot air (you can also try it with boiling water (thanks HMC123 for advice) or open fire, but be careful). The socket is way smaller than the ball, so it has to be heated before pushing the ball inside. Then tighten the socket with a tightener ring until it will cool down (don't push it too hard, because if you tighten the socket too hard, the ball wouldn't be able to move inside). Cool thing is that if it gets loose, you can heat and tighten it again. :) I decided to make this because other socket arms were very fragile, hard to assemble and become loose very fast. It works best with PETG filament, because it shrinks more, but should work with PLA too. I used these hands to improve this cheap s…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Soldering hands / Locking ball joint / Socket arm is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Intru.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Intru, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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