G2S Delta Rostock Diagonal Rod Clips

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UPDATE: I overestimated my ability to hold up to tension, leading to EXPLODING CLIP syndrome. I redesigned the part to be solid. Insert rubber bands on both clips before installing on printer. This is my first 3D printer part using blender. I saw different solutions to tighten G2S spider and diagonal rods with play. Some ball ends had sloppy tolerances, others were tight. None kept rods parallel. The flat surface of the ball ends suggested a clip solution rather than 6mm rods. Perhaps this solves a problem looking for a solution. Consistency equals accuracy in theory. I made a clip to keep rods parallel and eliminate ball end play. I borrowed rubber bands from kids' bracelet kit. They work great! Print Settings: Printer: Geeetech G2S Pro Rafts: Yes Supports: No Notes: Print with raft so little rubber band hook prints properly and doesn't tip over during movement. Supports not needed, hard to remove inside clip if used. Clean up tiny spot on inside without supports. Post-Printing: Installing Clips: These clips snap onto ball ends (press tightly) and won't come off easily. Tolerances are tight; adjust scale a little in print if necessary. Install on both or one end of rods, I installed them on both. Mirror image part for 2nd print to snap from same side. How I Designed This: I used blender...and a dial caliper.