Better X-Wing Miniatures Movement Dial

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I'm not a fan of the stock dial buttons for the X-Wing game, and every custom version I've seen either requires you to skip using the identifier dial or demands you cut out the name. That's why I created this design: it prints in about 15 minutes, press fits into place, holds the name dial steady, and doesn't require any cutting. If you want to take it apart later and put back the original button, there's no reason you can't. This design uses just two perimeters where possible with a .4 nozzle to minimize plastic usage. I printed it in fake marble PLA at 200 on the hotend and zero on the heated bed. You'll need a well-calibrated printer for this, though. Godit82 had these printed, but they turned out a bit too tight to turn the movement dial once pressed together. Once assembled, you'll likely have trouble getting them apart without breaking them. I've uploaded an updated version with looser tolerances so the dial moves more smoothly. If you're having trouble with the original or sending prints out for production, use this one instead. I've included some photos showing how my measurements changed after reprinting on a different printer. The YouTube clip shows that while it's a bit looser, there's no significant gap.