3D printing a programming jig and embedding pogo pins

Re:3D printing a programming jig and embedding pogo pins by raynr on Monday September 24, 2018 @02:03AM (#18055365)

I think regular FDM printers may have problems with the fine detail required for some pogo pins. I know mine can't quite reliably get holes <2mm in diameter, for instance. I guess you could use a smaller diameter nozzle.

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Re:3D printing a programming jig and embedding pogo pins by Doxin on Monday September 24, 2018 @04:19AM (#18055900)

> mine can't quite reliably get holes <2mm in diameter

A great trick for small holes on a FDM printer is to not print them circular but square or triangular. You'd be surprised how small you can get fairly accurate holes.

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Re:3D printing a programming jig and embedding pogo pins by liamkinne on Monday September 24, 2018 @06:05PM (#18061884)

I've always printed on size (so usually undersized because of fdm overflow) and then drilled out with the correct size.

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