Ergonomic Grip for the Original 3DS XL

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To emphasize this, the grip is specifically designed for the original 3DS XL and will not fit the new model. This may be my most seamless grip to date, with the console simply snapping into place at the rear without any complications. While I have printed mine in PLA, I do not recommend doing so, or at least not if you have a choice. The pegs that snap the console into place could potentially break since there is little flexibility in PLA. Personally, I am not overly concerned as I don't mind leaving the grip attached for the most part, but if you think this would bother you then consider printing it in ABS or PETG. To make this clear, the cradle has a 1mm margin on the X axis, so there will be some play even when the console is snapped into place. If you prefer a tighter fit then scale it by 0.994 on the X axis and it will be the same width as the actual console, and if you are printing in ABS then use that as a baseline for accounting for shrinkage. There are three versions available: for larger print volumes there is a single part version and a two part version (Largest part: 198x117mm), and for somewhat smaller print volumes there's a four part version (Largest part: 109x117mm). To minimize post process work, I recommend the two part version which you simply glue together. I printed mine as one piece to save time, but this requires more post process work no matter what method you choose. If you're interested then check out my gallery for the process at https://imgur.com/a/zic23