Knob M5

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I was creating a customized tool arm and required an M3 nut that could be adjusted. The local DIY store couldn't assist, so I designed this one myself. Others have created M5 nut handles before, but my version integrates the nut directly into the design. To achieve this integration, I used a clever trick: the Prusa Colour Print option allows you to pause the print and lift the print head. This enables me to easily place the nut into the model and continue printing. It's essential to stop exactly at the right moment, before the next layer covers the nut, and avoid any crashes against metal parts. The design is based on a modified version of the handle from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:641854, with my own modifications added. The ColourPrint feature can be accessed through the Prusa website at https://blog.prusaprinters.org/color-print/, or now it's also integrated into the latest PrusaSlicer software.