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35 lines
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# Flag Clip (Revised)
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Hybrid clip / carabiner 3D printable model to attach flags to the cable of a flag pole.
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The gate of the carabiner does double duty as the lever of the clip.
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Spring mechanism inspired by [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1212828/remixes](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1212828/remixes)
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Since this was intended for outdoors use, I've printed this in PETG.
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OpenSCAD file enclosed for tuning. In particular, the diameter of the eye at the bottom needs to be closely matched to the flag cable diameter.
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# Installation
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## Revision History
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### 2022-05-15 Version 1.0
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Initial Design
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### 2022-07-04 Version 2.0
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Substantial Revision. It turns out that even a moderate wind was enough to pull the flag off the pole with the initial design. This revision is considerably more robust to wind, though it still failed in a heavy thunderstorm.
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### 2023-08-15 Version 4.0
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Revised again (Rev v3 was unsuccessful). This time tested through an entire season's worth of storms. |