Yaesu FT5D Car Mount AMPS adaptor

Needed a simple and easy to use solution for mounting my FT5DE into my car and had suitable AMPS and RAM mounting hardware already present. So i came up with this simple adapter for quick and easy mounting of the handheld.

The adapter is screwed onto a standard AMPS plate and the the radio can be simply slid into place using the belt holster.

with this design you can utilise a wide variety of already existing mounting solutions that can be printed or bought. It allows for example mounting of multiple devices side my side onto the same RAM mount arm using a wider AMPS plate as a backing.

Compatibility:

The mount is designed mainly for Yaesus Quick Release Holster (SHB-26BK) but should fit many other belt clips without issues. No fitment guarantees though with other models :)

hardware:

mounting to AMPS requires 2-4 M4 sized screws (15mm long) and nylock nuts or similar

Printing instructions:

The model itself is relatively easy to print and does not need supporting, but needs to be rotated upside down. (top hole touching the buildplate and text visible but upside down)

The file should be oriented correctly out of the box but do check this.

Setting recommendations:

• Layer height 0.15-0.2mm or thinner for better overhangs
• Perimeters 3-4 for increased durability
• material: PETG, ABS or similar for better temperature resistance in automotive use
• no supports
• brim may be useful to ensure stability during printing

Extra resources:

Here are some links and models that should prove useful.

• RAM 1'' (size B) to AMPS adapter - https://www.printables.com/model/436401-ram-compatible-ball-adapter-with-amps-plate-b-size
• 3D printable RAM hardware - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:267879
• AMPS plate standard dimensions - https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/pages/amps-standard-patterns-explained