EasyThreed X1 Control Box Holder

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A control box mount for an EasyThreed X1. I initially used the Labist's X1 design, but I had so many issues with it's design that I ended up making my own. The Labist version rubbed on the build platform, was positioned oddly, didn't secure the control box at all (meaning the printer still couldn't be moved), and just generally wiggled tons. My version does not have most of these problems. It can be printed with and without supports, but you need to be able to do decent overhangs, my PLA printer can't do it that well, so I've created a version with supports that are much easier to remove then Cura's defaults. I've also made many modifications that should help it print more smoothly on cheaper printers. If you print this try to have at least two zip ties handy to secure your mount to your machine, though I've modified the design so that you can use many, many zip tie configurations if necessary to secure your box very consistently. I recommend printing with a Raft if possible, since the bottom has a tendency to move or get blown away until joined otherwise. If you can make it the first 40 layers or so without this problem you're probably fine. This would probably work fine with very little infill, but each tab can be very weak under use. I've minimized this problem with supporting ramps which help control tension, but between 25-100% infill is recommended if you're not planning on replacing this part. You are allowed to use or modify this design for any purpose except commercial. This is the 15th iteration of my design. I now solely update my designs on my [Itch.io](https://enembysprototypes.itch.io/enembys-x1-mods), since I feel Thingiverse is not supported longterm, and I also don't want to give Makerbot rights to everything I make. Boo.