Designs so far
I made this clamp for the bigger wires. It uses screws to open and close. It also requires a screw to be fastened to the chassis.
the big opening is 28mm in diameter, the smaller holes are 5mm in diameter, and the hole for fastening to the chassis is 10mm in diameter.
I have another design for smaller wires I am currently working on. So far is relies on the 3D printer plastic’s ability to keep shape, meaning its gonna need to flex to get wires in and out.
Cables in hinges
Good for cables that go around hinges. Cable tracks can provide support and keep a uniform motion when moving around a corner.
Cables in hot places - don’t worry about this, they got it.
It is also resistant to auto fluids, chemicals, abrasion, and self-extinguishing which allows you to secure wires, cables, and small hoses effectively and with confidence.
Cables that are supposed to be stationary
Good for running cables along framing. These clamps are pretty sexy because 100 of them cost $72.
Not sure about the length they come in though, but they would be good to keep cables that go around corners from bouncing around.
Ways to fasten clamps to car
zip ties
screws
epoxy
Pros of zip ties
easy to use
cheap
light
some are good with heat
Cons of zip ties
not very sturdy, cannot hold wires away from surfaces
most of them are 1 time use
Pros of screws
cheap
sturdy
reusable
can be used to hold a clamp frame (used to keep wires away from any surfaces)
Cons of screws
would need to drill a lot of holes in the chassis/panels
if used wrong, they can cause damage that will be hard to fix
if the screws are used too much they can become stripped and damage whatever they are being put into.
Pros of epoxy
super strong
cheap
easy to apply
less affected by liquids and chemicals
will stick to many different materials
Cons of epoxy
this is a permanent option
if messed up, there would be random blobs of glue everywhere, which would make it difficult to work
will weaken if exposed to sunlight
Criteria and constraints so far
Keep things away from chassis
Stationary and away from surfaces
Widest to motor controllers, 7mm cables x3
Smallest bundles of 1.8mm cables x4 minimum
5mm away from any surfaces
Should be able to be 3D printed