Red Dot Protector Picatinny (22mm RIS) + Stencil

Upgrade your airsoft setup with this tough and tested Red Dot Protector – it's designed to make your game better and look cooler. Made especially for airsoft fans, this 3D-printable model is all about style and protection for your gear.

Looks and Strength:
This Red Dot Protector has a sleek design that matches your airsoft RIS/Picatinny Rail perfectly. It's built to handle the rough stuff, with tough construction that can take a beating and keep your gear safe.

Easy to Use:
Just attach it to your airsoft gun's rail and slide in a 50x50x3mm polycarbonate sheet. It keeps your red dot safe from hits, dirt, and bad weather. And don't worry about cutting the sheet – there's a stencil to help you do it right.

Putting It Together:
It's super easy to assemble – just slide in the polycarbonate and use two M3 bolts and nuts to hold it in place. You can take off the protective cover from the sheet before or after you put it in.

Be Careful:
- Use polycarbonate, not acrylic glass, to make sure it can take hits.
- Wear eye protection when cutting polycarbonate and work in a well-ventilated area.
- You'll need to get your own rail and polycarbonate sheet.

Important Stuff:
When you download this, you'll get any future updates. And once 25 people download it, I'll add a flip-up system. Plus, if you share a photo of it in action with the polycarbonate sheet, you'll get your money back!

Updates:
9/2/23 - Fixed Glass Stencil (no bottom cutout)
9/6/23 - Added project images to help you out.

Printing Instructions:

Before you start printing, make sure the base mount is positioned with the back facing down. If you're unsure which side is the back, refer to the pictures provided. Otherwise, ensure that the widest part of the object is on the ground and the smallest side is on top.

Support:
Yes, use linear supports (not tree) everywhere. However, make sure to leave a sufficient Z-gap to remove the supports from the slit. Supports are necessary to span the slit.

Infill:
Feel free to use as much infill as you'd like. Since this is a small object that needs to withstand impacts, I recommend using 100%, although 50% worked fine during prototyping.

Layer Height:
Choose a layer height anywhere between 0.05mm to 0.20mm.

Post Processing:
You may need to drill through the M5 hole to create some room, depending on the accuracy of your printer. The slit where the pane goes may have tight tolerances, but you can easily adjust it with a file or a dremel tool. Don't hesitate to widen the slit by removing some material if needed.

Alternatively, you can wait with the drilling step until after you've placed the pane into the mount, using the screw holes as a guide. However, this step isn't necessary if you've drilled the holes with the stencil provided, as they should perfectly align.