Integrated 10mm Magnet Mounts

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The Magnet Mounts that are part of neverworks's Cosplay Armor Helpers (link to the left) are cool, but designed to be glued to the pieces separately. Here are some versions that are designed to be integrated into your build. One change I made was adjusting the size so the holes fit 10x2mm magnets, that being the size I prefer. (You probably prefer something else, so go ahead and change it!) The other change is designed to make it easier to design your build so it can be printed without supports. The regular Mount works best when it's against the build plate. The other two are designed for placement further up in the build: "Upward" when the magnet is horizontal, to connect to a part above the build (in the orientation in which it's printed); and "Upright" when the magnet is vertical. (I haven't yet figured out anything for diagonal placement, but these two will probably suffice.) As with neverworks' original, the mount is designed to hold up to three magnets, depending on how strong you need the connection to be. I've also included a pin that can be inserted between two of these connectors, as an alternate option. (It's the only part of this that's designed to be printed on its own!) Pins can be good for testing a fit on the wearer, or for holding parts together that don't need the easy removal of magnets. In the latter case, though, remember to position the pin so it won't fall out easily! Placing the head toward the "up" position is a good start, but it's even better to set it against the wearer or some other brace (even if it's just a piece of soft foam). ADDED: (19 Sept 21) I found a situation where I had a space for a magnet that was flush against a vertical wall, so i created a mount for it and added it. (2 Oct 21) It occurred to me that someone might need to drop a pin through one of the Upward brackets, so I created and added a pin suited to that.