Digital caliper custom back plate for modding

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Replacement back plate for common style of digital calipers and height gauges. This part replaces the moving jaw on a pair of digital calipers. It allows you to attach a custom jaw, or attach the entire calipers to something. In my case, I used it to convert a height gauge into a DRO for my drill press. You can reuse the original screws to attach the part to your calipers. The two holes that you can use are 4mm diameter, spaced apart exactly 26mm and parallel to the slide. The model also includes a small bracket for two M4 nuts with matching spacing. You can use it if you are using m4 screws to attach the part to your thing. Be mindful of horizontal expansion - I had it set to 0.1mm, but it will depend on your printer. You may need to print it a few times with different settings to get just the right fit. Use fine layers.