GIB - Generic Interlocking Brick toy set Megablock and Lepin compatible

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Let's face it, this is a response to a certain corporation getting too big for its own good. They told us not to make 3D prints of their blocks and, honestly, they're right on the money. 3D printing just isn't cut out for making interconnecting blocks that require super tight tolerances and high degrees of precision. Home 3D printers are simply not made for that kind of task. What we need is our own interlocking brick, one that will work even if your steps per mm for every axis aren't perfectly calibrated or if you don't have the most even filament ever. We need a Generic Interlocking Brick. And if it so happens to be comparable with off-the-shelf interlocking bricks, well, who's going to say anything about that? 3D Printed GIB blocks have a number of features that set them apart from store-bought interlocking blocks. Those features are outlined in the standards document you'll find attached. If you want to make your own interlocking blocks that will have the same advantages and interlock with these blocks, please take a look at that document. However, GIB blocks also have some shortcomings that might prevent me from pursuing this project any further. For one thing, the layered nature of 3D prints puts stress points right along the layer lines, causing frequent breaks. Secondly, I discovered that with a decent printer it's actually pretty easy to calibrate it so you can print native interlocking brick models without needing the advantages of the GIB. However, I've started a new project called PrintABloks, designed specifically for 3D printing and taking advantage of the medium. They can be built in three dimensions, and they're easy to accessorize. You can find out more at http://PrintABlok.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDIFgFGg01E