Artillery Sidewinder TFT Plug Guide

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Been a year now and upgraded my Sidewinder with custom probe. First time opening cabinet to disconnect the TFT screen in order to load firmware. While I made half a dozen uploads, I got nervous about plugging the TFT back into the connector as the connector is much wider than the plug and it seems you could plug in only 6 of 8 pins in wrong holes. This is a simple snap on piece to the connector with beveled lead in and automatically aligns the pins properly. The only thing it doesn't solve is if the plug is rotated 180°. Typically the wires have memory which makes it difficult to twist plug enough to make that mistake. I printed the part upside down with the surface having the plug opening on the bed. I didn't use supports. I only made the one print and one snap did break due to layer direction. I put a spot of solvent bond (ABS) on it to glue it back on in place. Anyone who has opened up Sidewinder has seen the factory go nuts with hot glue, which is also an option if yours snaps. (In fact there was a good 15-20 minutes to remove what was there). UPDATE: While this solution functions well and serves its purpose. A short time later I created a switch mount ( https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4863723 Sidewinder X1 Easy Firmware Flash TFT Switch Mount ) and modified to a switch requiring no holes in cabinet. The switch eliminates the time in opening the cabinet and prevents any potential accidental shorting or damage to exposed electronics. The switch, in my mind is the more reliable and practical solution to the problem for those comfortable enough in soldering and understanding the electronics. Take a look at my other sidewinder X1 upgrades: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4784042 Artillery Sidewinder X1 Extruder Cover V4 w/ Strain Relief https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4783250 Artillery Sidewinder X1 Left X Cover with Cable Strain Relief https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4774786 Bed Heater Strain Relief Artillery Sidewinder X1 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4592828 V Slot Frame Spool Holder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4563465 ASX1 Runout Sensor Lead In https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4849418 Light Bar (ASWX1 or other 2020 3D Printer Frame) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4858847 Full Width Light Bar https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4863723 Sidewinder X1 Easy Firmware Flash TFT Switch Mount