Terminal Block Mount (SubD) (customizable)

This is a surface mount for a SUB-D9 terminal block.

For my DIY 3D printer project I needed a way to mount these blocks to a surface and by default there is no way to do this properly as there is simply no way. :) So I designed a small pocket to slide the terminal in. No need to cut the soldering and wires at the bottom. Just slide the block in and fixate it. done.

I included the FreeCAD source file, so you can adapt it to any type of connector you desire to mount onto a surface.

The two bigger holes are for surface mount. The small one is to lock the PCB in place, so you can even mount it on a vertical plane with the connector facing down.

You can use just one bigger hole and the smaller screw to fixate the mount as well. If you need to remove/swap the terminal block a lot just use two big screws to keep the slot pocket in place and in addition the small one to fixate the PCB.

Have fun and happy printing.

Print Settings

Printer:

TronXY X5

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

0.2

Infill:

15%

Filament: Noyes PLA Blue

Notes:

Print with the closed side down and use a brim if your print bed adhesion isn´t that good.

I would avoid printing it flat on a surface as you would need to remove all the support from the slot. I printed several in vertical orientation and the all came out of the printer in a ready to use state.

Category: Electronics