Parametric Rivet Bracket for Mounting Systems

Parametric Rivet Bracket for Multiconnect, Multipoint & GOEWS

This is a customizable OpenSCAD rivet bracket for attaching Multiconnect, Multipoint / Multiboard, or GOEWS-compatible mounts to metal shelving systems such as Muscle Rack / Edsal shelving.

The model is fully parametric, so you can tune the rivet shape, spacing, backplate size, mounting system, and slot fit for your specific shelving rails.

✅ Features

Rivet Customization – Adjust diameter, shaft height, and spacing. The rivet can be placed on the same side as the bracket as well
Backplate Controls – Tune width, height, and offsets for perfect mounting
Slot Configuration – Includes quick-release options, dimple scaling, and tolerance tweaks
On-Ramp Support – Easier sliding for taller mounts or bins
GOEWS Compatible – Add and position cleats to fit GOEWS rails
Modular & Versatile – Built for a range of setups, from tool walls to garage shelving

💡 Compatible With

Multiconnect ecosystem (Printables/Thangs)
Multipoint / Multiboard
GOEWS
Muscle Rack / Edsal Shelving Systems

Before Customizing: What to Measure

For best results, measure the rivets or rail you want to mount to before generating the model.

Setting	What It Means
Rivet Head Diameter	Diameter of the large round head/cap
Rivet Head Height	Thickness of the large head/cap only
Rivet Shaft Diameter	Diameter of the smaller shaft/post
Rivet Shaft Height	Length of the smaller shaft/post, measured from the bracket face to the underside of the head
Rivet Center-to-Center Distance	Distance from the center of one rivet to the center of the next rivet
Initial Rivet Center From Top	Distance from the top edge of the backplate to the center of the first rivet

Important: rivet spacing is center-to-center, not edge-to-edge.

Rivet Side Setting

Use rivet_on_same_side to choose which side the rivets are generated on.

false: rivets are on the side opposite the Multiconnect / Multipoint / GOEWS connector
true: rivets are on the same side as the connector

If the rivets appear on the wrong side for your use case, toggle this setting.

Fit Tuning Tips

If the mounting slots are too tight or too loose, adjust slotTolerance.
If the Multiconnect dimple is too aggressive or too weak, adjust dimpleScale.
If the mount does not slide fully into place, try adjusting slotDepthMicroadjustment.
If the rivets do not line up with your rail, double-check that you measured rivet center-to-center distance, not the gap between rivet heads.

Recommendations:

I have another model that works with Multiconnect that you can connect to the horizontal rails on Muscle Rack shelving if you wish. You can find that here: Multiconnect Mounting Bracket for Muscle Rack. I also have one that uses Multiboard snaps here: Multiboard Mounting Bracket for Muscle Rack

For spanning multiple rails or creating a larger panel, consider using Overlapping MultiBoard: Connect Several into One by 駄目ｇ, which allows multiple MultiBoard tiles to be combined into a single panel.

If you are looking for models to attach to your boards, I recommend BlackJackDuck's Multiconnect Part Generator

🧠 Credits

Thanks to:

@AndyLevesque (Multiconnect / GOEWS libraries)
@David D, @SnazzyGreenWarrior, and @MrExo3D for ecosystem work
Keep Making for the Multiboard platform

Changelog

v1: Initial release
v1.1: Added option to place rivets on the same side as the connector
v1.2: Clarified rivet measurements and changed rivet spacing to center-to-center