OpenPoleMount
An open-source, 3D-printable universal equipment cradle — and an open mounting standard for home IV poles.
The current design — IV Pole Cradle v3 — a smaller, more form-fitting cradle, refined from feedback on v2.
This is not a business — it's an open-source hardware project
Every file here is free. The goal is simple: that anyone who needs a cradle can print one themselves, and that the community can build on the design. There is nothing to buy to use this project. A print-on-demand option exists only so people without a printer aren't left out — at cost, not for profit.
Reference Design — Not a Medical Device
These files are provided for informational and educational purposes only. This design is not FDA-cleared or approved. You are responsible for verifying the mechanical integrity of any printed parts before use. Read the full disclaimer →
The Problem
Mounting cradles for home infusion equipment can be hard to source, and the bag alternative many pharmacies send is awkward for anyone who isn't an experienced nurse. Many home-healthcare users need a reliable, easy-to-use mounting solution now.
The Solution — IV Pole Cradle v3
An open-source cradle that any maker can print and any user can assemble. v3 is the current, recommended design: a smaller, more form-fitting redesign built from feedback on v2 — equipment seats in the pocket with the front face accessible, and a printed T-handle thumbscrew clamps it to a standard home IV pole. The mounting section is built as the OpenPoleMount block — the project's foundational component and a universal standard for any accessory on a home IV pole.
The v3 model
IV Pole Cradle v3 — form-fitting equipment pocket at left, U-shaped pole channel and thumbscrew boss at right, "I.V. Pole v3" embossed on the body.
v3 STL files are still being finalized
v3's print files are being prepared for public release and aren't published yet. v2 is fully released, print-ready, and orderable today.
Get the v3 cradle
The whole point of this project is open-source 3D printing. Printing it yourself is the primary path — it's free, and you control the material and quality.
Download STL Files
Download STL Files (latest release) View on GitHub
| File | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
OpenPoleMount_IV-Pole_v3.stl |
v3 cradle body — current design, form-fitted pocket | 1× |
OpenPoleMount_IV-Pole_v2.stl |
v2 cradle body — universal device holder, available now | 1× |
thumbscrew_v14_flat_Thandle.stl |
T-handle thumbscrew for pole attachment | 1× |
Getting Started
- See the v3 cradle → — photos, model, and details
- Print it yourself → — settings, orientation, checklist
- Assemble it → — step-by-step mounting (no tools)
- Safety & Disclaimer → — read before use
Designed For
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Equipment | A compact device that fits the pocket envelope (~125 × 100 × 66 mm, up to ~1.4 kg / 3 lb) |
| Pole | Standard home IV pole (~25 mm / 1 inch diameter) |
| Attachment | Printed T-handle thumbscrew (included in download) |
Open Source — Build On It
All designs are released under CERN-OHL-W-2.0 — any modifications must stay open source. Documentation is under CC-BY-SA-4.0. This is community hardware: improvements, remixes, and new accessories are the goal.
Looking for v2?
v2 is still fully released and print-ready — it's now documented as a universal device holder: its more open pocket may fit a range of similar-sized equipment, though we don't yet have a confirmed compatibility list. It's also the version currently available via print-on-demand order.
About the v2 universal holder →
Looking for v1?
The original v1 print is still available, but it's not functional as an equipment cradle — the device's buttons and screen are not accessible when it's seated in v1. v1 is best repurposed as an accessory box that mounts on the pole below the cradle — for alcohol wipes, spare caps, tubing, or other small supplies.
OpenPoleMount is an independent open-source project. It is not affiliated with Curlin Medical, Smiths Medical, or any IV pump manufacturer.