SolderBuddy | PAX Designs
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SolderBuddy – Spring-Loaded Clamp for Precision Soldering
SolderBuddy is a compact, spring-loaded clamping tool designed to streamline wire alignment and soldering tasks for electronics enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals. Engineered for reliability and ease of use, this 3D-printed device securely holds wires, leads, or small components in place—freeing up your hands and improving soldering accuracy.
🔩 Key Features:
- Spring-Loaded Action: Uses standard compression springs sized 30 × 7.7 × 0.65 mm for consistent clamping force and smooth jaw movement.
- Angled Jaw Geometry: Precision-designed angled surfaces guide wires into alignment and maintain firm contact during soldering.
- Dual Compartment Design: Independent spring chambers allow balanced pressure across both jaws, minimizing slippage and misalignment.
- Print-Optimized: Designed for support-free FDM printing with minimal post-processing. Compatible with PLA, PETG, and other common filaments.
- Compact Footprint: Ideal for desktop workstations, toolkits, and mobile repair setups.
🧰 Applications:
- Wire-to-wire soldering
- PCB lead stabilization
- Splicing and heat-shrink prep
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi prototyping
- Classroom and maker lab soldering stations
🛠️ Customization Notes:
- Spring slots are dimensioned for 30 × 7.7 × 0.65 mm compression springs. Alternate spring sizes may require minor CAD adjustments.
- Jaw spacing and tension can be tuned by modifying spring preload or material stiffness.
Designed by PAX Designs, SolderBuddy reflects a commitment to functional, user-friendly tools for the maker community. Whether you're building a robot, repairing a circuit, or teaching soldering basics, this clamp keeps your work steady and your results clean.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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