Stern Pinball - Godzilla: The Cup Holder

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About This Model

If you need your cup holder secured to your machine to make sure no one can steal it, the “original” version on this page is what you are looking for. This original model requires M3 hardware to assemble the cup holder and bracket preventing any removal from the machine without tools.

 

If you require a version that can quickly be removed from the machine without the use of tools, check out the Quick Release version.

If you have a Stern Godzilla pinball machine, and like to quench your thirst while destroying various cities, this Oil Barrel inspired cup holder is for you! There are plenty of features in my pinball leg cup holder which allows it to not only function great, but makes it look amazing on your machine when it's not in use.

• Integrated 8mm x 3mm magnets which secure the lid to the bottom when in use.
• Drainage holes to allow cleanup / cleaning without unbolting from the machine.
• Two lid design options: A filler cap (as seen in the photos), and an Atomic symbol cutout that matches the sides.
• Two mounting bracket types to provide more / less clearance between flipper button and beverage.

Get Ready To Print 

The print profile here has a total of six plates, but you only need to use 4 depending on the lid style and mounting bracket you want. Both the Barrel / Inner Sleeve and Lids have been printed several times using Bambu Basic PLA, while the Mounting Bracket really requires Bambu PETG HF or stronger. I've had great results using PETG CF, which blends in with the black powder coat on the pinball leg perfectly.

Plate 1 - Barrel

• This build plate has a built in pause on Layer 25 to allow the 8mm x 3mm magnets to be inserted into the base of the model. These magnets allow the lid to be secured to the bottom when the cup holder is in use. 
• There are Tree Supports utilized on this build plate to support the overhangs from the Atomic symbol cutout.

Plate 2 - Lid (Option #1)

• This build plate has a built in pause on Layer 20 to allow the 8mm x 3mm magnets to be inserted into the base of the model. These magnets allow the lid to be secured to the bottom when the cup holder is in use.
• In addition to this plate, you will also need to print Plate 7 - Lid Insert.
• If you print this lid then you don't need to print Plate 3 below.

Plate 3 - Lid (Option #2)

• This build plate has a built in pause on Layer 37 to allow the 8mm x 3mm magnets to be inserted into the base of the model. These magnets allow the lid to be secured to the bottom when the cup holder is in use. 
• There are Normal (Auto) / Snug supports around the entire perimeter to secure the overhang, easily removed in one piece.
• If you print this lid then you don't need to print Plate 2 or Plate 7.

Plate 4 - Inner Sleeve

• This piece slides into the Barrel and is secured using the M3 screws listed in the BOM below. 
• This is the color that is shown through the Atomic symbol cutout.

Plate 5 - Short Bracket (Option #1)

• This bracket should be printed in PETG, PETG CF, or even ABS as it will take the brunt of any force when the cup holder is installed. 
• There are Normal (Manual) / Painted supports under the upward angled section. 

Plate 6 - Long Bracket (Option #2)

• If you would like more clearance between the cup holder and flipper button, use this version of the bracket. 
• This bracket should be printed in PETG, PETG CF, or even ABS. It will take the brunt of any force when the cup holder is installed. 
• There are Normal (Manual) / Painted supports under the upward angled section. 

Plate 7 - Lid Insert (Optional)

• This optional piece can be glued inside Lid #1(Plate 2) to create a seal and color match the Atomic symbols on the side.

Assemble The Model

Assembly is very straightforward and requires the use of M3 sized fasteners to secure the cup holder body to the bracket prior to mounting on your machine. If you do not have the M3 hardware, I found this assortment (Amazon) to be useful for numerous projects here.

• Cup Holder + Bracket - Insert the “Inner Sleeve” into the Oil Barrel body. Push hard as it's a snug fit! Going from inside the back of the cup holder, push an M3-16 Hex Button Head Screw, along with an M3 washer, through the hole and into corresponding hole in the bracket. Place an M3 Nut into the matching shaped hole in the backside of the bracket and secure the screw into it. Repeat the above for all three mounting holes.
• Full Assembly To Leg  - The leg bolts that came with your machine should be plenty long enough to secure your new cup holder. Make sure you brace your machine appropriately prior to  removing both bolts for installation.

About The Model Photos

The cup holder in the photos, for those wondering, was printed using Bambu Basic PLA in Orange, and then hand painted / distressed using a variety of acrylic paints and model washes before a matte gloss clear coat was applied.