Half Shelf for Keyway DB-17 Display Case

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The Keyway DB-17 cases (Container Store) excel at showcasing mini-figs, but attempting to display larger items along with them presents a significant challenge. To address this limitation, the half shelf offers an enhanced display flexibility by allowing users to stack tiers halfway through the case. However, the retaining pins come equipped with directional orientation, forcing you to potentially trim or snap off one pin when choosing between left and right sides. Initially printed in ABS, I experienced cracking issues; a retry is planned for PLA. A picture showcasing just the shelf will be posted once a flawless print is achieved. Given that it's concealed by mini-figs, the cracked version used in the previous image suffices. Instructions: Initially, this project was printed using ABS plastic, though results indicate PLA could prove more suitable. I intend to produce a thicker-walled variant for future ABS prints, resolving issues caused by Slic3r's underestimation of thin wall thicknesses during the print process. Disappointingly, pins and shelf holes have fixed orientations, causing slight misalignment upon insertion. However, one solution involves snapping off an unrequired pin. Further improvement might include adding pins on both sides, thus only requiring pin removal on unnecessary configurations.