Stealth Press ZERO (small footprint heat set insert press)
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Mini version of highly precise, mostly printed heat set insert tool for generic, TS100, and Pinecil soldering irons
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About Stealth Press ZERO
Stealth Press ZERO: Compact Precision Heat Set Insert Tool.
Stealth Press ZERO is a miniaturized version of the original Stealth Press, offering a highly precise, mostly 3D-printed DIY heat set insert tool compatible with generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons. Key features:
Compact footprint with updated design and simplified bill of materials;
150mm MGN9H linear rail for exceptional stability and accuracy;
Integrated, printable build plate for enhanced precision and ease of use;
Cost-effective retractable mechanism;
Numerous quality-of-life improvements over similar DIY projects.
This mini yet mighty tool delivers professional-grade performance in a space-saving package, ideal for makers with limited workspace or those seeking a more portable solution.
Assembly manuals
Variation | Details |
Full version - available in store or free for club members | |
Minimalist manual — free of charge for everyone in Files section |
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Add-ons
Add-on | Details |
Bill of Materials and Sourcing guide
Kits
Vendor | Product page | Region |
KB3D.com | US | |
Veetec3D | Coming soon | EU |
DREMC | AU | |
Blurolls3D.com | INT | |
Blurolls [on AliExpress] | INT | |
Toaiot [on AliExpress] | INT |
Self sourcing
Part | Size / Standard | QTY | Source |
MGN9H Linear Rail with Carriage (Guide length: 150mm) | MGN9H, 150mm | 1 | |
M3 bolts | M3x8 SHCS | 31 | |
M3 bolts | M3x16 SHCS | 3 | |
M3 nuts | M3 | 2 | |
M3 threaded heat set inserts (M3*OD:5*L:4) | M3x5x4 | 21 | |
Round neodymium magnets | 6x3mm | 8 | |
Retractable device | Square Keychain | 1 | |
Retractable device | Key-bak MID6 |
Soldering irons and adapters
Soldering irons (supported variations) | Type | Source |
Variation 1 | Generic | |
Variation 2 | TS101 | |
Variation 3 | Pinecil |
Adapters | Type | Source |
Soldering iron adapters | Generic | |
Soldering iron adapters | TS101 or Pinecil |
Printed Parts
Parts | QTY |
17-19 [1] |
[1] Depending on soldering iron used amount of parts may vary.
Supported soldering irons
Generic, TS100/101 or Pinecil.
Print guidelines
Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:
3d printing process | FDM (fused deposition modeling) |
Infill type | Grid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, Triangle or Cubic [1] |
Material | ASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF |
Infill percentage | 40% - 60% |
Layer height | Recommended: 0.2mm |
Wall count | Recommended: 4 |
Solid top/bottom layers | Recommended: 5 |
Extrusion width | Forced 0.4mm |
Side notes to the print guidelines
[1] You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary).
PLA, PLA+, and PETG are also considerable filament choices. However, take into account that soldering iron radiates some indirect heat. The usage of less temperature-stable filaments may result in part deformations over time.
It is recommended to use PETG ir ideally - ASA or ABS at least for “arm” and “iron mount” parts.
A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts. There is no need to go over the top with this. 4 are OK for this particular build.
File naming for printed parts
The parts use this naming convention:
Primary color | These files will have nothing at the start of the filename. |
Accent color | Files have “[a]” to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color. |
Count of parts | Files have “x1” to “x4” at the end of any STL file. The number represents the count of identical parts to be printed. |
Revison number | i.e. — r1.0 stands for first revision of particular file. I update files fairly regularly taking into account community feedback. Always check/download the very latest versions to ensure the best build experience. |
How to support the project
Here are most popular choices how to do so:
Support by purchasing Full Assembly Manual
Consider becoming member of Iconic FAB Club on Printables and get all Paid models and Manuals for single membership fee, starting from $5.
Press like and download model files.
Special thanks
To all great 3DP community supporting what I do in so many amazing ways.
Change log
Date | Revision and changes |
15.09.2024 | Complete update to information on this page, keeping it up to date. |
31.05.2024 | Support (official part) for alternative retractable device KEY-BAK MID6 — Badge Holder (Swivel Belt Clip) added. |
15.05.2024 | Initial version (R1.0) |