ZimaBoard Modular 1U Rack Remix - 1/4" Rod + Wall Mount Option

I really liked @MartinRowan's Modular ZimaBoard mounting solution, but being in the US, getting non-freedom-unit threaded rods can be pricey.

On the other hand, ¼"-20 Threaded Rods are about $2 for a 2ft section at the big-box stores of either the Blue or Orange variety.  You can see one pictured in the gallery.

If you don't have a Blue/Orange store nearby, you can also locate these rods at the local hardware store or a plumbing/HVAC supply house.

Additionally, it seemed like we could also cut out the rack altogether with the 1W and 2W holders by adding wall-mount options.

So, I've added some simple screw holes to facilitate wall mounting with easy leveling via the wide bottom screw mount.

I don't think the 2W one needs more than 2 screws, but feel free to suggest otherwise.

I used Tek screws to attach them to the wall and made sure the screw heads were recessed for that.

Another little tweak was to fillet the edges on the bed - when a 2W sled is weighed down, it can catch on the back of the holder.

Finally, I tossed in L/R indicators on the ears and some carets directing to the front of each holder.

I just needed to see it at a glance is all.

All these are uploaded as STL and STEP files in both ¼-20 and M5 versions.  And I have a few other ideas knockin' around I may try out down the line.

Be sure to do a small test print for the 1W or 2W holders… maybe I should crop out a test print for that.

I had some issues with material shrinkage between different PLAs.  You should be using something that handles higher temps than PLA, anyway, but… I didn't

Hope this helps someone out!