Arca-Swiss compatible plate with anti-slide

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This is a highly customizable Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate designed for use with your existing Arca-Swiss mounts. It features advanced anti-slide security measures, which can be enabled via a 3D printed feature or by installing a pair of M3x8 screws if supported by your mount. If not, the M3 screw version is available and should be used without the screws. The plate requires a 1/4-20 tripod screw to function properly, such as the one found here: http://a.co/74YXp4S. The 3.5mm deck thickness ensures that these screws remain securely "Captive" within the plate. However, it's worth noting that I chose not to include a slotted screw hole due to concerns about potential weakening of the design; further research may be needed to confirm this assumption. The FreeCaD (v0.17) design file is included for easy modification and printing. The 3D printed model in the accompanying photos is compared directly to a metal counterpart from my "Davis & Sanford Powerball" tripod head. Update: After encountering some fit issues with certain clamps, I re-examined the Arca-Swiss profile definition and discovered the RRS Dovetail Standard specification. This new version incorporates this standard and removes the screw anti-slide stops feature; however, it can be reinstated if requested by users.