3D Printed Ecotech RMS Shim

[BrettE]

Hi All,

I'm setting up my tank, and I noticed (like many others) that the Ecotech RMS sags. I printed a few test shims, and decided that 2.4mm worked well to level the arm. However, holding the shim while tightening the knob was a pain, and I was worried about dropping it into my ATO reservoir. I added a sliding dovetail to the wedge, and shaped it like the RMS bracket. It's still not quite the right shape, so I've gotta fix that. However I thought it was cool, and I wanted to share.

Have a great weekend!
Brett

 

[blaxsun]

How did it work to address the "sagging" issue?

 

[BrettE]

It goes between the clamp and the glass and props it up a touch. It seems to work pretty well.

 

[Ordovician_Reef]

Hi All,

I'm setting up my tank, and I noticed (like many others) that the Ecotech RMS sags. I printed a few test shims, and decided that 2.4mm worked well to level the arm. However, holding the shim while tightening the knob was a pain, and I was worried about dropping it into my ATO reservoir. I added a sliding dovetail to the wedge, and shaped it like the RMS bracket. It's still not quite the right shape, so I've gotta fix that. However I thought it was cool, and I wanted to share.

Have a great weekend!
Brett

Any chance you would be willing to sell a few of these? Of post/send the file needed to print them?

 

[Macdaddynick1]

oh man I really needed one of these but like 2.5”, because it wouldn’t fit my new euro-braced tank.

 

[BrettE]

Any chance you would be willing to sell a few of these? Of post/send the file needed to print them?

Sure. I meant to post the files, but totally forgot. I’ll get them up tonight. Or I can print and ship to you too. Either way.

 

[BrettE]

oh man I really needed one of these but like 2.5”, because it wouldn’t fit my new euro-braced tank.

I mean, we could try, but feels wrong.

 

[BrettE]

Any chance you would be willing to sell a few of these? Of post/send the file needed to print them?

https://www.printables.com/model/566675-ecotech-rms-shim
Feel free to reach out if you need some printed. I'd do it for cost.

 

[Ordovician_Reef]

https://www.printables.com/model/566675-ecotech-rms-shim
Feel free to reach out if you need some printed. I'd do it for cost.

I would love to have three printed. I love the lights, but the sag is kinda driving me nuts :)

Rick

 

[BrettE]

I would love to have three printed. I love the lights, but the sag is kinda driving me nuts :)

Rick

They’re about done printing. I’ll PM you for details.

 

[kikoname]

Sure. I meant to post the files, but totally forgot. I’ll get them up tonight. Or I can print and ship to you too. Either way.

Hello Brett, any chance you would be willing to print and sell me one of these shims? I’m running into the sagging issue and this shim you made seems to be exactly what I need. I will pay you for everything including shipping, printing, and for your time. Thank you.

 

[MD51]

Brett - do you offer these for sale?

Need 3 of em

 

[BrettE]

I think I have a few extras kicking around. I could probably send you 3. Want to shoot me a PM?

 

[CK Z]

I think I have a few extras kicking around. I could probably send you 3. Want to shoot me a PM?

Hi Bret, do you mind selling me one shim? I got my rms mount for xr30 yesterday and it has the exact same sagging issue and this bothers me a lot.

 

[BrettE]

Hi Bret, do you mind selling me one shim? I got my rms mount for xr30 yesterday and it has the exact same sagging issue and this bothers me a lot.

Sure. Send me a PM with your address, I’ll figure out shipping and we can get it out to you.