Yeah, this design stuff is not as easy as it looks, you don't know how many times I have heard, "it's just a piece of plastic," or 'why aren't you giving it away' (posting completed designs on Thingiverse or YouMagine, etc).
For everyone that has a 3D printer and wants to do this on their own, I will make one post design suggestion. INVEST in
Simplify3D slicing software, I truly believe it is slightly over-priced and they do not offer a free trial version, but it is really the best slicer out there, a lot easier to use than Slic3r or KISSlicer, Supports more printers that Cura, infinitely better than MatterControl. It is fast, has better and easily removeable support structures, also is very easy to get up and running. It is not without it's quirks and won't help with poorly designed models, but it is just a step above all the other stuff out there.
Originally Posted by
JonnyHK
So, I did a few variations and tested them. I was starting to realise why the Cateye guys had made their clip the way they did!
The bottom row shows a progression that was working better each time. By the time I'm at the centre middle, the 'C' with hooks worked quite well. From there I added a springy part in the centre (next to the right) and then revised that part by cutting out spare material. This clip worked well on my two sample saddles so I added the GoPro mount:
Struggling to get this to print at the moment as the fine support areas are not sticking (may need to clean print bed and replace base sheet), but I think it will be OK. I may do some cosmetic changes (not entirely happy with that cut out for extra material).
I responded to your PM.