Kinect plug

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I am not responsible for any damage caused by using this item without proper care. The Kinect for Xbox360 plug can be modified into a DIY USB adapter without cutting off the plug. A small nozzle size, ideally 0.2-0.3mm, is recommended for printing as it will help achieve better results than a 0.4mm nozzle. I used solid wire with a diameter of 0.7mm for the contacts and soldered them on before inserting into the plastic plug to prevent melting. The tolerances in this design are quite tight, so be careful not to make them too loose or they won't stay in place, but if they're too tight, they won't fit at all. I designed it with my printer's specifications in mind, but your results may vary. Be extremely cautious when working with the power-carrying contacts as they are close to the metal shell of the plug and could easily short circuit. To ensure safe operation, use the built-in channels to guide the wires and take necessary precautions to prevent short circuits. I drew power from a 12v molex connector on my PC's power supply for the Kinect. Post-printing tasks may require some cleaning of the holes with a drill bit to remove any debris that may have accumulated during printing. Additionally, you might need to trim excess material inside the outer piece to allow the middle part to slide in smoothly. Installing the Kinect for Windows runtime alone wasn't enough for me on Windows 7; I also had to install the Kinect SDK for Skanect to get my Kinect sensor working properly.