Python AMS Enclosure Magnet Retainers

These parts are intended to allow you to glue the magnets that are usually press fit into the Python AMS Enclosure Lid.

I recommend using at least ABS to print these. While they are an external component of the enclosure they can still be subjected to high temps and potentially damaged.

There are two versions included in the file, one version requires heat set inserts, the other does not.

Bill Of Materials:

• If you're making the version with heat set inserts, you will need 8 in total and they need to be M3 SHORT inserts. I used these Inserts from Hanglife.
• With either version you will need 8 M3x8mm bolts.
• Finally to glue the magnets in place you will need a strong glue ideally one resistant to heat, a 2 part epoxy would work here, I used Lock Tight Precision Super Glue
• You'll also need a sharp 3mm or 3.5mm drill bit and a drill.
   

Assembly Guide:

If you're making the version with heat set inserts it doesn't matter what order you do things, but here's how I did it. If you're not using the version with heat set inserts, just skip those steps the instillation is the same.

 

Step 1. (Skip if not using heat set inserts)
Among the printed parts you will find a JIG, it has 2 large holes in and 2 small holes in it. Place one of the magnet caps into the jig pressing the 2 lugs on it into the holes in the JIG. 
Now gently press an insert into each hole, they should just lightly press in. 
Next using a soldering iron with the correct bit in, press the inserts in till they sit just bellow the surface, try to get them as straight as possible.
Finally clean off any burr that's left using a sharp knife and repeat this process for the other 3 parts.

Step 2. 
This step is very slightly different if you are using the version without heat set inserts. If you are using the Heat set inserts you're JIG will look like the one above. If not it will be very slightly different but it works exactly the same for this step.
Place the JIG In a corner of the top panel lightly pressing it such that the lip is against the edge of the panel. This assures the holes are in the right place.
Now using your drill, drill the holes as straight as you can, there are 2 holes on each corner. I recommend going slowly, with very gentle pressure so as to avoid cracking the acrylic, just let the drill do all the work for you. You don't need to press hard on it.

Step 3.
If you have inserted the magnets already, you should push them out of the holes now.
Screw the printed magnet caps in place using the M3x8mm bolts, I used a washer on each bolt but you don't need to do this. Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, just touch tighten them. If you're unsure what that means, use a precision screwdriver as it will make it harder to overtighten.

Step 4.
Place some glue in the hole for the magnets, you don't need much glue just a drop. Then press the magnets in. I reccomend using a small board or just something with a flat surface on the bottom to press them into place so that they're level. 
If you're using the same glue as me, be warned it will damage the surface of your acrylic where it comes into contact with it, the damage is only cosmetic but you still want to avoid it. And as with any super glue, do not get it on your skin. It's really hard to get off.

Step 5.
Done :) Go get a brew, and you can throw that jig out now if you don't want it. Or do what i do and chuck it in the enclosure for safe keeping.