ElektroBloq - Cube with up to five power outlets

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Make Break Repeat: Updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This project is a documentation of my take on "Steckdosen Würfel" versions published by mathisox and Rolges DIY on YouTube. It's not meant to show you how to build one, but rather to discourage you from electrocution! Don't attempt to make this thing unless you're a trained professional. I'm not a professional electrician, nor have I played one on TV. I'm just a curious hobbyist DIY maker. My ElektroBloq was initially inspired by mathisox's YouTube video but raised safety concerns about his wiring approach. I had decided to make a proper version of his "Steckdosen-Würfel" when Rolges DIY published their YouTube video addressing most of my concerns with mathisox's design just days later. ElektroBloq may seem like a beast with over 20 STL files, but all it takes is a few copies of five STLs, some screws, and four or five off-the-shelf power sockets to make the simplest version. So don't despair, check the files that belong together! Minimum requirement: 2x EB Frame 4x (or 5x) one version of the EB Side (either industrial or Schuko) 4x (or 5x) fitting version of the EB Side Cover 2x (or 1x) any version of the EB Shield depending on what kind of ElektroBloq you need You can mix and match to some extent. If you want to mount the ElektroBloq to the ceiling, you'll also need to print a handful of EB BC HalfChain (aka BloqChain), one of the EB BC Eye, the EB BC Ceiling Mount, an EB Washer, and an EB Shield with a hole for the "Eye". So far, I've printed and assembled three different versions of the ElektroBloq, with all but the frame parts printed for a fourth one. Two are ceiling-mounted and similar, but the ones meant to be carried around focus on different features. Throughout the design process, my greatest concern was always not electrocuting myself and keeping the ElektroBloq as safe as possible. Needless to say, this is not a tutorial, and I'm not a professional! This is merely a documentation of what I did, and I strongly advise against using my designs with mains voltage – it's probably going to kill you if I made a mistake or you misunderstood the design.