Dual RJ45 + WAGO 221-412 Breakout Case

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UPDATE 8/15/2018 ---------------------------- I've made a minor change to the original version, plus added ten more designs. I've also included a design without WAGO mounts. Four of the new designs feature tabs for mounting on 3030 aluminum extrusions. As I build my latest printer, I'm creating a bunch of custom parts. To simplify my wiring, I'm using an RJ45 breakout board. Counting the wires needed, I determined that one RJ45 breakout board wouldn't be enough, so I had to go with a dual RJ45 breakout board. However, there are concerns that 23AWG wires in a CAT6 cable might not handle the current required for the heater cartridge in the hotend. So, I've designed a case to hold the Dual RJ45 breakout board and four WAGO 221-412 two-conductor blocks. The WAGOs can handle the required current for the hot end while the RJ45 breakout board handles all other components (fans, thermistor, stepper motor, end stop, inductive sensor, etc...). This is my first iteration of the design, a test fit to check how everything works together. I plan to create additional versions to mount on the X carriage of an i3 style printer and then the carriage of a Hypercube. I'll also make a version with only two WAGO 221-412 blocks instead of four. You won't need more than two unless you have a dual hotend config. I believe this design is very space-efficient and light, making it suitable for various printer styles.