Kindle Touch frame for text-to-speech

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The Kindle Touch's text-to-speech feature is a game changer for me, especially during my daily commutes. To make the most out of this functionality, I designed a frame that fits snugly around the device's top and bottom, featuring "telegraph keys" that accurately hit the spots to activate the menu, start text-to-speech, and stop it. This makes it possible to control playback without needing eye contact. The included hoops help prevent papers and other items from sliding onto the touch screen, which uses IR interferometry and is easily triggered by light touches. However, the hoops are prone to breaking off after drops, but they can still be used to activate menu buttons. To print these parts, use a fine layer thickness of 0.2mm or less, especially for the arched hoops and clips. Print two "telegraph key" parts and press-fit them onto the posts on the top and bottom parts as shown in the gallery pictures. The top key activates the menu, while the lower key selects the text-to-speech option or stops playback. The FreeCAD source is included with guide objects for easy reference.