H3X Minimalist Wallet

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I've been working tirelessly on designing a minimalist wallet that can be precision-cut with CNC machinery, but my 3-axis nomad 883 has been giving me quite a challenge. On the other hand, 3D printing was a breeze, and I successfully created designs that would have been impossible to produce on my 3-axis CNC. I've decided to share the version of my wallet that I currently use as my daily wallet, since it's the most refined design so far. It should comfortably hold between 9-10 cards (10 if they're flat-printed, or 9 if a few have raised numbers) or 6-8 cards and some cash. For optimal results, it's best printed from PLA, nylon, or PLA-based specialty plastics like bronzerfill, woodfill, or proto-pasta. However, the clip requires some spring tension, and ABS tends to snap at stress points. To print this wallet: Print at a layer height of 0.1-0.2mm with supports enabled. A brim is sufficient for the base if you also have scaffold supports turned on. The infill density should be between 80-100%, and it's essential to print at a scale of 102% for a proper fit (printing at 100% will result in about one less card of space inside due to rounded corners on the top/bottom being slightly too narrow). After printing: Remove any support material, heat the tab until it becomes pliable, and shape it into a bent spoon form. Repeat this process if you don't achieve enough retention pressure on your cards.