Olympus e-510 Memory Card Door Replacement Tab
Olympus e-510 Memory Card Door Replacement Tab
3D
Published 2018-03-21T16:24:09+00:00
The Olympus E-510 dSLR camera has a hinged memrory card door. The door is kept close with two small tabs moulded in the door that flex back when opening and closing. Since these tabs rely on a live hinge, they are subject to breaking over time with use. Making things more annoying is that the door is spring loaded to stay open and a small switch detects the presence of the door closed, preventing shooting when the door is open.
While tape is useful for an emergency fix, it can leave a mess after a while.
These tabs can be superglued directly to the door and will keep the door firmly closed without the need for tape.
The tabs are printed with the flat surface on the bed. Once printed they can be superglued to the door on the flat part where the original tabs would be over. The original Fusion 360 file is included if a deminotion tweak is needed to accomdate where the original tabs broke away or to generate a tighter or looser fit.
Each tab is slightly different in size to compensate for the compound curves of the door generating different clearances. A touch of paint can be used on the body to detect high and low spots if the fit is off.
| Date published | 21/03/2018 |
| Tempo per farlo | - 5 Minuti |
| Dimensioni | 6x5x3mm (Biggest Tab) |
| Tecnologia | FDM |
| Complessità | Easy |
| Supporto Gratuito | YES |