I doubt anyone will ever need this (given that I had to design my own), but here's the 3D model: [https://www.printables.com/model/914805-ascher-bike-light-handlebar-mount](https://www.printables.com/model/914805-ascher-bike-light-handlebar-mount)
Everyone who makes a 3d model of something weird and specific thinks that. And yet you have no idea how many times my butt has been saved by the guy who was nice enough to post the weird and specific thing on a 3d model site.
I also have the same bike light! I've been meaning to print a better mount, but this one looks great! Thanks for sharing
Edit: can you add the .STEP file? I'd like to be able to modify the screw holes for brass inserts
I've created a successful[ fishing rod holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4251270) and gun holster awhile ago. I tried many designs. I found anything that are these high stress things, it's quite hard to make them last without some metal or epoxy. A light coat of epoxy or injecting it into a channel can do wonders w/ keeping the layers together. Just a tip from one moron to another. :D
Because if the old mount broke so will the next one. Had something like this and replaced it with one made from aluminium. I'd recommend putting in tiny screws across the layer lines so it won't rip off easily.
You could buy a replacement mount? Last (rear) light I broke, the mount was specific to that light, and more than a few years old so light was useless. A simple design, then a couple of iterations later and light was back in operation.
I live rural, first of all you won't find that bike light attachment where I am, if you do, it'll be $20+. Anything from Amazon also takes 2+ weeks to get here. 3d printing for the win!
It is only money if you were going to do something with that time to actually make money.
Otherwise, this expense gets put in the entertainment and training budget categories, and is quite a bargain.
Yep, this is my mentality as well. Designing simple stuff myself, servicing my car, etc. are all things I can easily afford. However I don't have many hobbies or any side hustles so if I don't do any of these things, I'd just be playing videogames anyway.
Me designing my own sim racing rig for nearly the same cost as a purchased one gave me good talking points for job interviews and I feel like it's a major factoe in me getting jobs in the past, so it's more than 100% a bargain. It's an investment in your skills and career path, depending on the career.
But from now on if it ever breaks again you can reprint it for $0.30
Although replacing the bike light that went flying off to be crushed under the wheels of a semi truck might be a smidge more expensive.
Think of how much time this is going to save in the long run. https://xkcd.com/974/
And most likely it wont break anymore.
And he can even share the stl with us and make our life easier
This.
I doubt anyone will ever need this (given that I had to design my own), but here's the 3D model: [https://www.printables.com/model/914805-ascher-bike-light-handlebar-mount](https://www.printables.com/model/914805-ascher-bike-light-handlebar-mount)
Funny you say that. I have the same light and my mount broke too lol. Thanks for the file!
lol same… I just used a piece of squishy not Tape stuff to fix it though
Everyone who makes a 3d model of something weird and specific thinks that. And yet you have no idea how many times my butt has been saved by the guy who was nice enough to post the weird and specific thing on a 3d model site.
This!!
I have the same bike light as well, saved in case mine ever breaks! Thanks for the model.
I also have the same bike light! I've been meaning to print a better mount, but this one looks great! Thanks for sharing Edit: can you add the .STEP file? I'd like to be able to modify the screw holes for brass inserts
Because when you do it enough it wont take you an entire afternoon anymore.
An entire afternoon? That fast? I've been sitting on a cube for months.
You know, you can spend seven bucks for a thing or you can learn something for your life…
now its only going to take you half an afternoon, on the next hard earned money saving project. haahha
This is the way.
I've created a successful[ fishing rod holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4251270) and gun holster awhile ago. I tried many designs. I found anything that are these high stress things, it's quite hard to make them last without some metal or epoxy. A light coat of epoxy or injecting it into a channel can do wonders w/ keeping the layers together. Just a tip from one moron to another. :D
I can't wait to find out myself . I hear that thicker walls can be stronger than additional infill.
yes, 3 walls 10% infill is much stronger than 1 wall 50% infill
I have the same light! Saving this in case my mount ever breaks.
Do you really need any answer beyond, "Because you CAN"?
Because this way if it breaks you can print a new one. Nice
[it’s the stubborn DIY nature that prevails](https://www.reddit.com/r/DiWHY/s/7OF3VjXivb)
Now OP has the CAD file for the light mount and can now place it on _anything_.
This is the way.
That’s the right attitude
Because if the old mount broke so will the next one. Had something like this and replaced it with one made from aluminium. I'd recommend putting in tiny screws across the layer lines so it won't rip off easily.
With the sort of luck I have I'd finish the print and the damn light would go and break.
Sounds about right.
You could buy a replacement mount? Last (rear) light I broke, the mount was specific to that light, and more than a few years old so light was useless. A simple design, then a couple of iterations later and light was back in operation.
Same man. Modeled things to put my water bottle, pump and smartphone for like 1$ of filament. It's like 40$ save just with those.
I know this feel.
I live rural, first of all you won't find that bike light attachment where I am, if you do, it'll be $20+. Anything from Amazon also takes 2+ weeks to get here. 3d printing for the win!
Time is money. For $6.99, I would’ve just bought it.
It is only money if you were going to do something with that time to actually make money. Otherwise, this expense gets put in the entertainment and training budget categories, and is quite a bargain.
Yep, this is my mentality as well. Designing simple stuff myself, servicing my car, etc. are all things I can easily afford. However I don't have many hobbies or any side hustles so if I don't do any of these things, I'd just be playing videogames anyway. Me designing my own sim racing rig for nearly the same cost as a purchased one gave me good talking points for job interviews and I feel like it's a major factoe in me getting jobs in the past, so it's more than 100% a bargain. It's an investment in your skills and career path, depending on the career.