{{Parts infobox
|image           = Plate-5x5.scad.png
|designers       = [[User:Tim|Timothy Schmidt]]
|date            = 2019
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|tools           = [[CNC routers]], [[Drill presses]], [[Saws]]
|parts           = [[Sheets]], [[Structural insulated panels]]
|techniques      = 
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|sources         = [[http://makerstore.cc/|Makerstore.cc]]
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[[Category:Parts]]
[[Category:Structure parts]]

=Introduction=
Many parts do not match the Replimat hole pattern.  They are often the most unique and purposeful components of a project which is the reason they are often the easiest part to start building from.  Adapter plates can be manufactured with simple tools like a saw and drill for any part with an existing planar mounting holes.

=Challenges=
Plate thickness should conform to standard [[frames]], [[bolts]], [[nuts]], and [[washers]].

=Approaches=
Create mounting plates from flat material, which contain the Replimat hole pattern, and a mounting pattern for an associated part.  Drilling or cutting multiple overlapping hole patterns into the same plate can allow it to be bolted to several different size frames.
<gallery>
Plate-5x1.png|5x1 plate
Plate-5x5.scad.png|5x5 plate
Plate-5x10.png|5x10 plate
Plate-10x10.scad.png|10x10 plate
Plate-15x10.png|15x10 plate
Plate-griddome.png|Geodesic dome plate
Plate-vesa-mount.png|VESA mount plate
Plate-three-point-hitch.scad.png|Three point hitch plate adapts to 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, 7/8 inch
Plate-inch-to-2040mm.scad.png|Inch to 20mm / 40mm adapter plate
</gallery>

======Corner plates======
======T plates======
======Electronics mounting plates======
<gallery>
Bitbeam-arduino-plate-1.jpg|Bitbeam-arduino-plate
Bitbeam-arduino-plate-2.jpg|Bitbeam-arduino-plate
Bitbeam-raspberry-pi-plate.1.jpg|Bitbeam-raspberry-pi-plate
Bitbeam-raspberry-pi-plate.2.jpg|Bitbeam-raspberry-pi-plate
</gallery>

======Padded plates======
  * 5x10
  * 5x1

=Resources=
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187167|Parametric Hinge]]
  * [[https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors|Prismatic Powders powder coating]]
  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut|Rivet nuts]]
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:537516|Pegboard wizard]]
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