Bed Clip for Wanhao i3 Glass on heatbed

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I've always had issues with traditional bulldog clips, and their tendency to cause printing problems, such as pausing mid-print or producing faulty prints larger than 160 x 160 mm. The fan unit would often dislodge these clips, leading to bed leveling issues immediately. After conducting extensive research and testing various clips specifically designed for heat beds, I found that they all suffered from the same problem or required replacement. It wasn't until I came across Jolly_Oli's Ormerod Heatbed clip that I had a glimmer of hope. However, even this clip was too bulky and ineffective for my Wanhao i3 printer. Undeterred, I drew inspiration from Jolly_Oli's design and set out to create a more suitable solution for my printer. I redesigned the clip to fit shorter footage on the glass, taking into account the 0.5 mm silicone underlay that covers my glass bed. I also decided to remove the Wanhao plastic print surface, which had been causing problems with bed leveling. By making these modifications, I was able to create a more efficient and reliable printing experience.