Light attachment for bino harness - 3D printed

[valtteri]

What software are you using for 3D design? There is a free-to-use 3D printer at my library and have been meaning to try. Not super-proficient with 3D so any tips on which software to choose would be appreciated.

 

[kfog]

this is excellent! thank you, going to print a few up and see if it fits my streamlight!

 

[CAM_D]

this is excellent! thank you, going to print a few up and see if it fits my streamlight!

Try the R3 version. If it doesn't fit, let me know the OD of the light you're using and I can edit it.

 

[CAM_D]

What software are you using for 3D design? There is a free-to-use 3D printer at my library and have been meaning to try. Not super-proficient with 3D so any tips on which software to choose would be appreciated.

In this case, I am using Tinkercad. It's simple, web based and free. I've been slowly getting more familiar with Fusion360 but it's taking some time.

 

[valtteri]

In this case, I am using Tinkercad. It's simple, web based and free. I've been slowly getting more familiar with Fusion360 but it's taking some time.

Yeah, I just installed Fusion360 and modeled my first part, a step pulley for reducing the speed of my Singer sewing machine. Gonna go print it next week at the library. Fusion3D is pretty damn sweet!

 

[MattB]

Nice. I have taken to carrying a small headlamp in one of the side pouches of my bino harness, but better to have a full-size headlamp.

How much effort does it take to remove the headlamp from the mount? If it is not that much, it might be a good idea to run a loop of Velcro round the light and the mount as a secondary means of retention.

 

[CAM_D]

Nice. I have taken to carrying a small headlamp in one of the side pouches of my bino harness, but better to have a full-size headlamp.

How much effort does it take to remove the headlamp from the mount? If it is not that much, it might be a good idea to run a loop of Velcro round the light and the mount as a secondary means of retention.

It’s a struggle to get it out. I’ve been printing a few different revisions and have a lot of trouble getting the light to come out even when trying.

 

[CAM_D]

I spent 3 days pronghorn hunting with my kids last weekend and while I didn't need the light other than once at camp, it did survive over 15 miles of hiking, crossing a lot of barbed wire fences, and packing out 2 antelope doe without loosening up.

 

[Dusty]

Man, cool idea! I’d bet it wouldnt be hard to adapt to the peax duo as well. If marsupial doesn’t pick it up and run with it you might try Aziak.

 

[CAM_D]

Man, cool idea! I’d bet it wouldnt be hard to adapt to the peax duo as well. If marsupial doesn’t pick it up and run with it you might try Aziak.

It would be easy to adapt to any of those style lights. I am modeling another for my sofirn.

 

[Curhunter]

It would be easy to adapt to any of those style lights. I am modeling another for my sofirn.

If you come up with something better than the piece of crap mount that peax uses, they'd be in demand. I would definitely be interested in one.

 

[Rhino8541]

I'm interested in 2 if you're selling these! Looks like they will work in standard molle and my FHF harness.

 

[realunlucky]

I'm interested in 2 if you're selling these! Looks like they will work in standard molle and my FHF harness.

Of course he isn't selling them without being a forum sponsor

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[CAM_D]

Of course he isn't selling them without being a forum sponsor

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Exactly! I have sent out some sets for cheap (basically covering shipping and a couple dollars to cover material). I don't want to break any forum rules, just passing on a helpful idea.

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

Be careful using these in zero degree temps. I have some 3D printed items on my hunting gear and ended up breaking a camelback hose adapter in the cold this past weekend. I’d hate to have someone lose a headlamp that they later end up needing

 

[CAM_D]

Be careful using these in zero degree temps. I have some 3D printed items on my hunting gear and ended up breaking a camelback hose adapter in the cold this past weekend. I’d hate to have someone lose a headlamp that they later end up needing

Valid point for sure. Leaving on the dash of your truck in the summer would also cause it to soften up. Normal materials like PLA, PETG and ASA have limitations. I have been looking at printers for higher temp materials like CF Nylon but it's a big step up in price from the $300-$400 printers to the $2000 ones.

 

[drew12]

I love the molle under the bino harness. Another great idea - nice to have another option for my headlamp when sporting a hat!

 

[CAM_D]

I love the molle under the bino harness. Another great idea - nice to have another option for my headlamp when sporting a hat!

I've used this one on 3 mule deer hunts, an antelope hunt, an elk hunt and a javelina hunt so far. Works great.

 

[doc holiday13]

I have a similar model Fenix. It has a metal clip on it so I can attach it to the brim of my hat or on my harness like yours.

 

[CAM_D]

I have a similar model Fenix. It has a metal clip on it so I can attach it to the brim of my hat or on my harness like yours.

I haven't seen that one. Do you have a link or a pic? Can the light be taken out of the clip?