Ender 3 / Ender 3 Pro Tool Tray

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I wanted a simple sliding tool tray with a lid. This is a single part file that incorporates a hinged lid. Minimal supports required for the lid and sliders. PRINT ORIENTATION WITH BASE FLAT ON PRINT BED AND LID STRAIGHT UP ALONG Z AXIS (as shown in first rendering picture). The hinge and detent mechanisms will print without any modification at .20mm resolution. More coarse resolutions may cause fused joints, so I recommend staying with .20mm resolution for printing. The detent mechanism will lightly hold the lid in place at 0-45-90 degrees This is a long print. Cura stated about 19 hours, but it actually took just under 17 hours to print, using default Cura PLA settings with supports. Supports come of easily with a small screwdriver. The LCD display and Y-axis belt tensioner will need to be moved out of the way to slide the tool tray in place. I recommend using ribbon cable clips in the rear to keep the lcd ribbon cable out of the way of the tool tray. There is extra side clearance on the tool tray to clear the ribbon cable, without an extra cable clip on the side. Not sure whether some ribbon cable clips are too thick to keep the tool tray flush with the front of the frame, but I have made some that allow plenty of room, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4065838 UPDATE - I have uploaded an all new file for an original Ender 3, which is a bit wider than the Ender 3 Pro Tool Tray. This is file Tool_Tray_Ender_3.STL. There is also a new revised file, Tool_Tray_Ender_3_Pro.STL, which is only for a stronger detent action on the lid. Both of these new Ender 3 / Ender 3 Pro files contain the revised detent.