Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

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Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby bikerpete » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:59 pm

I decided I'd better carry a spare kill switch magnet cap in case the worst happens at an inopportune time.
$25 for a new one, or fire up the CAD, borrow a mate's 3D printer and bingo.

If anyone cares to print more, the link is:
[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2788445

I tweaked the design a bit so a bootlace fits through the hole, avoiding the tiddly bit of string.
Also included a bead to tighten the lanyard on your wrist.
Common 10 x 5mm disc magnet (approx $1) slips in and just melt the lip to hold it.

I found melting the surfaces of the lanyard and squashing them together made a solid & neat join.



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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby MAG66 » Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:46 am

Great idea
Who do you get the magnet from



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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby PA » Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:33 pm




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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby MAG66 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:38 pm

Thanks PA
Ordered some for the spares box



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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby PA » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:25 am

I keep a spare on the bike in case the plastic one breaks. Place it on a head bolt.



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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby mongerrr » Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:32 pm

Great idea!

For anyone who wants to print it, I'd recommend looking at 3dhubs. That way you can get it done locally and probably cheaper.

What filament have you used to print yours? I have had good results with carbon reinforced PLA. I may try print your magnet thing with that and see how it goes.



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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby Dr Peter » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:11 pm

I bought some of these countersunk magnets for another purpose. So happens they make the bike go and stop too.
A bit of string round the wrist with a stopper knot should work fine.

https://magnet.com.au/rare-earth-counte ... gnets.html

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Re: Magnetic Kill switch replacement cap - 3D print

Postby Terryg » Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:01 pm

Thank you I will pass that info on... :mrgreen:




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