Clamp-Sip: Desk Cup Holder with Spoon-Holder Screw

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Free up your desk space and keep your drinks safe!

Introducing CLAMP-SIP , a robust, minimalist, and stylish solution to protect your workstation or gaming setup from accidental spills. Its special feature? The large, separately printed tightening screw doesn't just lock the holder to the table; it also features a wide vertical through-hole that turns it into a practical spoon holder! It is an ingenious detail that combines two functions into a single object, maximizing your space.

Whether you are working at your PC, studying hard, or during an intense gaming session, the CLAMP-SIP system keeps your drink and teaspoon always within reach, and safely away from your keyboard and important documents.

Key Features

- Universal Compatibility (3 Sizes Available): To fit every need, the model comes in three distinct versions: - Large (Standard 100%): Max cup diameter of 80mm . Perfect for large bottles, mugs, and big glasses. - Medium (85% Scale): Max cup diameter of 68mm . Ideal for standard cans, medium mugs, and water bottles up to 0.5L. - Small (70% Scale): Max cup diameter of 56mm . Minimum footprint, perfect for espresso cups, small glasses, and slim-format soda cans. - 3-Slot Design (Mug Friendly): Featuring three strategic slots on the right, left, and front sides. No matter how you orient the holder or from which side you grab your mug, the handle will always find its ideal spot. - High-Compatibility Adjustable Clamp: It attaches securely to any table or desk. Depending on the version chosen, the maximum clamping thickness ranges from 40 mm (for the Large version) to 28 mm (for the Small one). Unlike standard clamp systems with a bottom-protruding screw, this compact mounting mechanism maximizes your legroom under the desk. Each print profile includes two types of screws, allowing whoever prints the object to choose the best fit for their specific installation needs : a shorter one, which is better suited for thick tables as it protrudes less upward once fully tightened, and a long screw, ideal for thin tables and glass tops. - Spoon-Holder Tightening Screw: The robust threaded screw is hollowed out in the center to house a teaspoon handle, leaving the bowl of the spoon elegantly exposed upwards. Maximum utility, zero bulk.

3D Printing Guide & Print Profile

If you are using raw files or tweaking your print profile, follow these guidelines to ensure the maximum mechanical strength of your CLAMP-SIP:

Print Profile Optimization (.3mf files)

- The provided .3mf files are highly optimized. They feature increased internal thickness at critical stress points, and pre-configured tree supports with wide, merged base brims to completely minimize the risk of support detachment during printing. Material Recommendations

- PLA: Highly recommended for everyday use. Perfect for creating modern dual-color combinations (e.g., Bambu PLA Basic). - PETG: Ideal if your desk is exposed to direct summer sunlight for many hours or for increased thermal resistance. - Tip: The use of a textured PEI bed ensures exceptional first-layer adhesion without the need for glues and allows the part to release spontaneously once cooled, while better tolerating any calibration imperfections.. Infill & Walls

- Main Body: Depending on the selected print profile, the number of perimeters increases from 4 (Small version) to 6 (Large version). This progressive increase ensures greater structural rigidity as the object's size scales up, providing the necessary strength to support the weight of the cups without any flexing. - Spoon-Holder Screw: Since this part is highly stressed by manual tightening force, the perimeters range from 6 to 8 based on the chosen profile to ensure maximum mechanical strength for the threads. The infill density also follows a similar incremental logic, guaranteeing an optimal hold in high-stress areas. - Tolerance & Calibration Note: Thanks to the very wide grooves, the mechanical threads are designed with a high tolerance value (over 0.5 mm) to ensure smooth screwing. This way, even if your printer tends to over-extrude, you won't run into any issues. - Structural Modifiers (.3mf File): To optimize print time and material usage without compromising overall solidity, local geometric modifiers have been integrated directly into the .3mf file. These volumes apply targeted, reinforced settings to stiffen the structurally weaker zones, specifically focusing on the critical areas most affected by the screw's tightening forces. Orientation & Supports (Crucial Slicing Note)

Both parts are optimized for their final print orientation:

- The Main Body: Must be printed by placing its wide, flat bottom surface onto the heatbed (the same orientation as the final assembly). You only need to support the overhanging block that acts as the nut for the screw. The use of Automatic Tree Supports with the "On critical regions only" option is highly recommended. This ensures the support only holds up the bottom edge of the block, leaving the internal threads completely clean and free while saving material. - The Screw: Prints upside down, resting flat on its head, and requires NO supports at all.

Setup & Daily Use

The design consists of just two pieces, making assembly immediate and foolproof.

-   Assembly: Remove the small tree support from under the main body's nut. - Installation: Place the CLAMP-SIP mount onto the edge of your desk, and tighten the large spoon-holder screw from underneath until the holder is firmly locked to the surface. - Custom Look: This model is perfect for dual-color printing. Printing the screw and the body in different, contrasting colors will give your setup a modern, eye-catching, and customized aesthetic.

Original Design & Media Note

- The 3D design was entirely created by me from scratch, without the aid of artificial intelligence. Please note that while the promotional video includes some AI-generated conceptual images to illustrate the model's theme, multiple real photographs in the gallery showcase the actual 3D-printed model.

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CLAMP-SIP: Desk Cup Holder with Spoon-Holder Screw v1.15

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