Ok. Below is some info about this adjuster mechanism. It's in this section because it is dedicated to only the Hex Head.
As mentioned, it is the result of lots of back and forth with AndyL from here - he lent his whole headlamp unit which was crucial, but he has also been super patient with the versions, giving me invaluable feedback each time. Mistacat has also been great with feedback early on. So what you have is a team effort .
Designing it to be stuck on has had a big impact on the design. As has my wish to make it modular. Having this third mounting point engaged should also stabilise the whole headlamp and significantly reduce and vibration. It is a near perfect fit onto the headlamp spar.
Highlights and details.
* because this unit is stuck on I must stress for good surface preparation (alcohol wipes/surgical spirit/high flashpoint solvent - avoid methylated spirits as that leaves a residue). Then after sticking, try to leave for 24hrs, ideally 48hrs - 3M claims full bond in 48hrs.
I had originally thought to give these away. But with the time, materials, assembly, postage, it all sort of adds up to way more than I expected
Would people be ok with £28.99 posted within the UK on a signed for service (£5-6 of this is for the postage)?
Feedback welcome
Lastly, some other items in my pipeline. Anyone interested in these?
As mentioned, it is the result of lots of back and forth with AndyL from here - he lent his whole headlamp unit which was crucial, but he has also been super patient with the versions, giving me invaluable feedback each time. Mistacat has also been great with feedback early on. So what you have is a team effort .
Designing it to be stuck on has had a big impact on the design. As has my wish to make it modular. Having this third mounting point engaged should also stabilise the whole headlamp and significantly reduce and vibration. It is a near perfect fit onto the headlamp spar.
Highlights and details.
- No drilling or screws needed
- 3D printed in ABS, PETG and uses stainless screws (A2).
- Mounted using genuine 3M 5952 VHB (see illustrations - magenta colour)
- Modular, so it can be adjusted/updated/ repaired (in the unlikely event it needs it) - see exploded view
- Offers the full range of adjustment allowed by the slot in the headlamp spar.
- I have removed the rubber grommet and replaced it with a 3D printed spring/collar - this is a space saving solution - it locates onto the spigot on your subframe the same as the grommet would.
- It will additionally come with two spacer washers for the primary headlamp mounting bolts (either side of the whole headlamp) - feedback is that this will help make the headlamp snug, which it isn't right now.
* because this unit is stuck on I must stress for good surface preparation (alcohol wipes/surgical spirit/high flashpoint solvent - avoid methylated spirits as that leaves a residue). Then after sticking, try to leave for 24hrs, ideally 48hrs - 3M claims full bond in 48hrs.
I had originally thought to give these away. But with the time, materials, assembly, postage, it all sort of adds up to way more than I expected
Would people be ok with £28.99 posted within the UK on a signed for service (£5-6 of this is for the postage)?
Feedback welcome
Lastly, some other items in my pipeline. Anyone interested in these?
- Adjuster mech for the 'Radical' version of the LED headlamp.= currently in CAD stage
- Garmin XT super slim locking device - 7mm thick, fits directly behind the OEM mount - prototypes done, currently making adjustments.
- Shoei Neotec 1 & 2 helmet camera mounts for drift and GoPro (yes, it solves the issue of clearing the flip-up yet still projecting forward enough to clear the the camera's view) - Non adjustable versions available immediately.