Distance Triangulator

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I haven't printed this yet, but I might need it soon. If I do print it, I'll probably use these settings: Using PLA: The top three and bottom three layers will be printed with 0.2 infill and a layer height of 0.3mm. Hopefully, no supports will be needed. Temperatures will be set to 65 degrees for the bed and 205 degrees for the extruder. A beam made from 1-inch (25.4mm) square aluminum tube will connect the protractors. All holes will require tapping with a suitable tap size - either metric or standard. The bottom hole of the TriSiteBeam is sized for a tripod tap (1/4x20). A contrasting color, about 1.75mm thick, will be glued to the front sight to make it visible. The accuracy of this device depends on the length of the aluminum beam; longer beams provide more accurate readings, but even half a degree can be significant over long distances. Graduations are marked at one-degree intervals, with longer marks at five and ten degrees. If you do decide to print this, I'd love to see a picture of it in action. Everything about this device is based on triangles - they're the key to understanding geometry and their importance in CAD programs.