Cherry Pi IIIs V-wheel rod carrier with alternative belt fixings

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This Rod Carrier originates from a top-notch design by maso27, yet I modified the belt fastening method to make it more effective. Initially, I couldn't achieve success with the 'folded belt and wedge' approach due to my subpar manufacturing skills. This redesign incorporates the standard technique of securing the belt around a post using a compact cable tie. At the time of sharing this design, I had only tested it in a real-world scenario for a brief period. Therefore, the durability of these posts remains uncertain, prompting me to use a smaller size that's compatible with the original belts. If they prove to be brittle, you can modify the OpenSCAD file to strengthen them. Kudos to AndyCart for their exceptional CherryPi IIIs design at thingiverse.com/thing:543303 and to maso27 for expertly translating the original rod carrier into OpenSCAD while making notable improvements. The author's exceptional code is both well-written and well-commented (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:518398). Read this manual alongside the comprehensive notes from maso27 and the initial documentation by AndyCart found in the intro tab. This print requires basic skills; I produced mine at a 0.3mm layer height using ABS, adding a brim for enhanced structural integrity. A moderate 50% infill offers added strength, though feel free to adjust according to your preference. Printing requires no supports; simply ensure it is orientated with the V-wheel carriage inverted to facilitate easy installation. Note: All non-alphanumeric characters were removed from the text.