Cardholder wallet

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Wanted a simple yet effective wallet. Holds up to 10-15 cards while maintaining sufficient tension to securely hold fewer cards. Prints in four pieces: two top/covers and two bases. Requires approximately 20cm (200mm) of elastic with a width of 20mm. Super Glue or liquid cement for plastics is necessary to assemble the parts. Post-printing/assembly: Assembly should be straightforward: place the base plates and wrap the elastic around the grooves in the middle. I recommend burning the elastic ends together before attaching them to the plates. Next, apply a generous amount of glue to the bases and attach the covers on top. Allow at least four hours for the glue to dry securely. Some tips: The first layer is crucial as it becomes the outer layer of the wallet and a poor print can be unsightly. Using a 1.15mm layer height is recommended for the cover parts, but since the base layers are not visible, using 2mm or 3mm is acceptable. Setting "elephant foot compensation" to .4 mm is recommended as the fit of the parts is quite tight. Three parameters with 15% infill are suggested. PETG is recommended due to its durability, although PLA can also be used with good results. To achieve a gold trim or any other color, use a layer pause and color switch in PrusaSlicer. Some notes: I will revise the design further to minimize wobble as much as possible. My next version will feature a wider elastic. Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments! If this wallet is too thick for your needs, I am releasing a thinner version soon, so keep an eye out for that!