3D Printed Adapter
🛠 Printing your Adapter
Weighted bases come in all different shapes and sizes, meaning there is not a standardized pole-hole size. To ensure a smooth construction process, we recommend picking the specific 3D model that best fits your hardware.
Using the reccomended umbrella base? Click here to download the corresponding adapter!
📦 Download on GitHub
✅ Picking the right 3D model
The DSS team has created multiple different models to accommodate a wide range of commercially available base options. The naming scheme of the models reflects the outer-diameter of the lower cylinder (with ridges) that will interface with the pole-hole of the base. These adapters range from 1.375in to 2.500in in diameter, with 1/16th inch increments.
📏 Measuring your base
To accurately measure the inner-diameter of the pole-hole of your base we recommend the use of calipers. Your measurement does not need absolute precision, as TPU is an elastic material, but you should strive to measure as accurately as possible.
Calipers measuring the inner-diameter of a base’s pole hole
Our recommended best practice is to position the upper jaws (inner jaws), on the inside of the pole-hole. Once inserted, open the calipers until the upper jaws span across the inner diameter of the hole.
If you do not own a pair of calipers, other measuring devices can also be used. However, be aware that it may be difficult to accurately position them across the hole’s diameter.
Ruler measuring the inner-diameter of the base’s pole hole
⚖️ Selecting your model
With your previously captured pole-hole measurement, we recommend you round up to the nearest 1/16th or 1/8th of an inch. The goal is for this adapter to snugly fit into base. Due to the elastic nature of TPU, a slightly oversized adapter should still fit and may provide a stronger grip.
Once you have determined your 1/16th of an inch increment, find and download your desired model on the DSS GitHub repository.
📦 Download on GitHub
Pick your adapter size from our github!
🖨️ Print settings & filament recommendation
We recommend 95A TPU Filament. You can find what we used here, but any brand will work.
Print orientation: Flat on the larger circle side
Print Settings (Bambu Studio)
- Generic TPU profile
- 0.4mm nozzle
- 0.28mm layer height
- 5% infill
- Triangles infill pattern
Print Settings (Cura)
- 0.4mm nozzle
- 0.28mm layer height
- 5% infill
- Triangles infill pattern
- No support
- Nozzle temp 240 oC
- Heat bed: 35 oC
- 2 walls
- Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
- Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
- Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s
🧩 Test your adapter’s fit
Once your adapter has finished printing, it is important to test how well it fits in your base. TPU, like all other 3D printing filaments, will likely experience some slight shrinkage due to thermal contraction. Depending on your specific 3D printer, filament, or measurement your adapter may only loosely fit in your base.
Depending on your specific stand needs/requirements, you may consider reprinting the adapter. If your original print was undersized, we recommend picking a model a size or two up.
It should be snug, but have a bit of give