# Mount for CRICKIT ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/446/medium800/3d_printing_laptop.jpg?1531242620) ## 3D Printed Mount for CRICKIT Do you want to secure the CRICKIT board to your project? Then this mount is for you! This 3D printed mount is a general, multi-purpose mount designed to house the CRICKIT PCB with M3 machine screws. It features slots for attaching to surfaces and things. The low-profile design has openings for all of the various ports and terminal blocks allowing room for cables and wires. ### Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express [Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3093) Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!** So if you find... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3093) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3093/guides) ![Top down view of a Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express with a circular board connected. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3093-07.jpg) ### Circuit Playground Express [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) **Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides) ![A Black woman's manicured hand holds a round microcontroller with lit up LEDs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3333-05.jpg) ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ![Angled shot of 6 stand offs from a Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3816-04.jpg) ### 4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off Switch [4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3788) Here's another addition to our growing family of [AA battery holders](https://www.adafruit.com/category/563). Behold! A holder for four (4) AA batteries! It's got a 5" long power cable with a 5.5/2.1mm DC jack at the end, an On/Off switch, and, oh yes,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3788) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3788/guides) ![Angled shot of square black 4 x AA battery holder with 2.1mm plug and on/off switch.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3788-00.jpg) ## Additional Hardware You'll want to get some extra screws and hex nuts for securing the PCB to the mount and attaching to other things. Here's a list of M3 metric hardware you'll need.  ### Part: M3 x .5mm x 6mm Machine Screws quantity: 1 Phillips Metric Pan Head Screws [M3 x .5mm x 6mm Machine Screws](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/Phillips-Pan-Head-Machine-Screw-M3-x-5-p/1066-1008.htm) ### Part: M3 x .5mm Hex Nuts quantity: 1 Metric Hex Jam Nuts [M3 x .5mm Hex Nuts](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/Metric-Hex-Jam-Nuts-A2-Stainless-Steel-p/5580000.htm) ### Part: Tripod Screw Insert quantity: 1 Camera and Tripod 3/8" to 1/4" Adapter Screw [Tripod Screw Insert](https://adafruit.com/products/2392) ### Part: M3 Threaded Inserts quantity: 1 Brass Threaded Insert Nuts 100PCS [M3 Threaded Inserts](http://a.co/363VPJ5) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/670/medium800/3d_printing_crickit-mounts.jpg?1531842644) # Mount for CRICKIT ## 3D Printing ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/447/medium800/3d_printing_crickit-3d-parts.jpg?1531243150) ## Add-On Attachments The mount is designed to fit various add-ons like tripods and battery packs. The center of the mount allows for these add-ons to snap fit in place. So you can swap out different add-ons without having to use additional hardware. This allows the mount to be reused. You can also design your own custom add-ons! ## What If I Don't Have A 3D Printer? Not to worry! You can use a 3D printing service such as [3DHubs](https://www.3dhubs.com/) or [MakeXYZ](https://www.makexyz.com/) to have a local 3D printer operator 3D print and ship you parts to you. This is a great way to get your parts 3D printed by local makers. You could also try checking out your local Library or search for a Maker Space. ## Tripod Add-on This add-on features a spot for a [3/8 –  1/4-20 screw adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2392) for any standard Tripod. This is a great way to mount your CRICKIT board. Tripods come in many different sizes and configurations so you can attach this to your projects in all sorts of ways. ![3d_printing_tripod-screw.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/448/medium640/3d_printing_tripod-screw.jpg?1531243343) ## Battery Pack Add-ons The battery add-on is secured to the bottom of the mount with two **M2 screws** and **hex nuts**. This is designed to hold a [3x AA battery pack](https://www.digikey.com/short/j5mzmn). You’ll want to install the battery pack before securing the PCB to the mount. To power CRICKIT, you’ll need at least 4-5 volts DC power via the 2.1mm jack. ![3d_printing_3xAA-battery-mount.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/672/medium640/3d_printing_3xAA-battery-mount.jpg?1531842886) ## Threaded M3 Inserts The mount features 8x built-in standoffs to elevate the CRICKIT board. These standoffs allow for threads M3 inserts for super secure fittings. You can either press fit the inserts or use the tip of a soldering iron to heat press them into the standoffs.  ![3d_printing_m3-inserts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/450/medium640/3d_printing_m3-inserts.jpg?1531244178) ## LEGO Add-on For prototyping with LEGO, we designed a special mount that allows you to snap onto standard LEGO bricks. You’ll need standoffs and screws to secure the PCB. Line up the four of the mounting holes and secure using machine screws. The tubes press fit snugly onto LEGO baseplates. We think this is great way to quickly prototype projects and experiment with custom LEGO builds. ![3d_printing_crickit-lego-mount.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/671/medium640/3d_printing_crickit-lego-mount.jpg?1531842729) ## Download STLs You'll need an STL file to 3D print the mount for the circuit playground express. Click the button below to download the STL from your choice of repo site.  [Download STLs from Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2998716) [Download STLs from Pinshape](https://pinshape.com/items/46292-3d-printed-mount-for-crickit) [Download STLs from Youmagine](https://www.youmagine.com/designs/mount-for-crickit) ## Slicing In CURA We've tested the model with CURA 3.x. The slice settings we used are configured for an Ultimaker 3. You can use our settings as reference. - 0.4mm Nozzle - 0.2 Layer Height - 0.38 Line Width - 2 Wall line count - 70mm/s printing speed - 20% infill ![3d_printing_cura-slicer.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/451/medium640/3d_printing_cura-slicer.jpg?1531246933) ## Preview Tool Paths In the CURA slicing software, you can use the "Layer View" to see how the tool paths will be generated. This allows you to inspect how the slice settings affect the features in the 3D model. In this example, note how the standoffs are rendered. The perimeters appear to be solid and consistent. The slice settings we used above will produce a clean tool path.  ![3d_printing_cura-lineWidth.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/453/medium640/3d_printing_cura-lineWidth.jpg?1531247069) ## Fusion 360 files  Below is a link to download the fusion 360 source file. This features the parametric timeline and sketches. You can modify the design or reuse the CPX and Crickit component for future projects. ![3d_printing_cad-f360.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/454/medium640/3d_printing_cad-f360.jpg?1531247436) [Edit Mount Fusion 360 Design](https://a360.co/2lV3h5d) [Edit LEGO Mount Fusion 360 Design](https://a360.co/2uLYuH9) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/057/455/medium800/3d_printing_cad-parts-featured.png?1531247566) ## Design Source Files The enclosure assembly was designed in Fusion 360. This can be downloaded in different formats like STEP, SAT and more. Electronic components like the board, displays, connectors and more can be downloaded from our [Fusion 360 CAD parts github repo](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts). [Adafruit CAD Parts Github](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts) ## Featured Products ### Circuit Playground Express [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) **Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides) ### Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express [Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3093) Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!** So if you find... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3093) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3093/guides) ### Heat-Set Insert For Soldering Irons - #4-40 / M3 Inserts [Heat-Set Insert For Soldering Irons - #4-40 / M3 Inserts](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4239) Wanna improve the connection strength between your project's 3D-printed parts, and also have nice clean surfaces? Instead of gluing bits together, or screwing plastic screws directly into your 3D prints, use strong and reusable machine screws and heat-set inserts. Heat set inserts are only... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4239) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4239/guides) ### 4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off Switch [4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3788) Here's another addition to our growing family of [AA battery holders](https://www.adafruit.com/category/563). Behold! A holder for four (4) AA batteries! It's got a 5" long power cable with a 5.5/2.1mm DC jack at the end, an On/Off switch, and, oh yes,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3788) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3788/guides) ### Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather [Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343) Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!** So if you find... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3343/guides) ### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit [Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: - 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3816/guides) ### 1/4" to 1/4" Screw Adapter - For Camera / Tripod / Photo / Video [1/4" to 1/4" Screw Adapter - For Camera / Tripod / Photo / Video](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2632) _"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"_ - [Leonardo da Vinci](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci) This **1/4" screw to 1/4" screw** is very simple but you'll find it an essential adapter for video/photo... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2632) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2632/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md) - [Stumble-Bot](https://learn.adafruit.com/stumble-bot-with-circuit-playground-and-crickit.md) - [LED NeoPixel Corset with Circuit Playground Express and MakeCode](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-corset-with-circuit-playground-and-makecode.md) - [Circuit Playground + CircuitPython Quickstart Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-circuitpython-5-minute-guide.md) - [Edit CircuitPython Code on iOS with Runestone](https://learn.adafruit.com/editing-circuitpython-on-ios-with-runestone.md) - [Musical Walking Stick with Circuit Playground](https://learn.adafruit.com/musical-cane-walking-stick.md) - [Circuit Playground Digital Input](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-digital-input.md) - [Crawling Baby Sea Turtle Robot](https://learn.adafruit.com/baby-turtle-makecode.md) - [Light Up Paper Dragon Wall Sconce](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-up-paper-dragon-wall-sconce.md) - [The Tilt Trumpet](https://learn.adafruit.com/the-tilt-trumpet.md) - [Living Starry Night Painting](https://learn.adafruit.com/animated-starry-night-circuit-playground-express.md) - [Giant Mechanical Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/giant-control-alt-delete.md) - [Halloween Sentry-Bot with CRICKIT for CPX](https://learn.adafruit.com/halloween-sentry-bot.md) - [Mouse Painter: Emulate Mice with MakeCode ](https://learn.adafruit.com/mouse-painter-emulate-mice-with-makecode.md) - [Glowing Slime Lunchbox](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-slime-lunchbox.md) - [Circuit Playground Express USB MIDI Controller and Synthesizer](https://learn.adafruit.com/cpx-midi-controller.md)