Spacer + Weather Shield for YARDLOCK Keyless Gate Lock

I created this spacer and cover to account for the spacing needed to make this gate lock work, and to help mitigate the infiltration of water through the top cracks of the device. I am sharing the .STEP file so that you can cut/extend the back side of the device as needed.

It is designed to align with the holes of the gate lock so that you: (i) secure the spacer to the fence using screws through the 3 larger holes, then (ii) secure the gate lock to the spacer through the 4 smaller holes - these holes are sized so that the threads of the screws will cut into them. You may hear some “cracking” of the plastic while inserting, but it shouldn't compromise the structure unless you overtighten it. So - important - don't overtighten the screws to avoid breaking the spacer.

Print Settings:

I used PETG for it's better thermal expansion/shrinkage characteristics, with 0.2mm layer height (you can get away with 0.3 though), a 0.6mm nozzle, and 3 parameters with 10% 3D cubic infill. Print with the back side on the printbed.