Skadis Panel Connector - for Joining 4 Panels

For joining my Skadis panels together. See panels at collection https://www.printables.com/@HighDesertHacker/collections/2757420 

Uses the M3 mounting holes at the corner of each panel. This frees up Skadis slots for your accessories. 

Installs on the back side of the panel, out of sight. 

Optional M3 mount (middle hole) for mounting a standoff on the back side for separation from the wall. Allows the use of a single standoff to support 2 adjacent panel columns and 4 panels. Standoffs are placed on the upper and lower most panels and can be used on interior panels as well for rigidity.

There are 2 versions of these connectors. This 4 hole version connects 4 panels at a corner intersection. The 2 hole version for joining two panels horizontally at the bottom of a column of panels. 

Installation 

Requires at least 6+ mm clearance on the back size of the panel for the bracket and screw. 

Requires four M3 x 4-6.0 mm long embedment / threaded heat inserts. I use 5.7 mm long inserts. Recommend Ruthex inserts, Amazon ASIN B08BCRZZS3. 

Install the threaded inserts. Make sure they are flush/below flush on the panel side of the connector (whichever side you choose). Middle hole is optional, for mounting a standoff. I mark the panel side of the connector with a sharpie. 

If using a standoff, attach it to the back of the plate using the center hole. Refer to my standoffs at collection https://www.printables.com/@HighDesertHacker/collections/2757417 

Place the connector into the back side of the panel and attach two M3 x 8+ mm long button head (or similar) screws and lock washers from the front side of the panel.

Print Recommendations - 25%+ infill, 4 wall loops. No supports needed. 

Find the entire collection of Skadis models at https://www.printables.com/@HighDesertHacker/collections/2753369 

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