Figure 8 Compliant Clips

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These little clips are a simple and functional demonstration of a compliant mechanism. The single part flexes to act as a reverse action gripper. Great as a bag clip, phone stand, or otherwise.   I printed mine with PLA at 100% infill. PLA will lose clamping strength if left in the open position for a long period of time, especially at higher temperatures. ABS, PETG or ASA may be suitable options. Leave a comment if you have success with another filament!   Scaling down to 50% should still work, but may require clipping the front clips to separate them

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MakeAnything
Hi, I'm Devin! I run a YouTube channel called Make Anything and I believe everyone should have access to well designed products. As it turns out, 3D printing is a great way to do just that! I like making both functional models and delightful objects that spark inspiration.

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