Live Catch Mouse Trap (Twist of / European Version)

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This live-catch jar mouse trap draws inspiration from a 1927 patent and an innovative creation by @entomophile. I completely reimagined the design in Fusion 360, taking into account that wide-mouth mason jars are not readily available in Europe or Germany. To enhance functionality, I added a glass holder and a small ramp. To assemble this trap, you'll need to twist a jar with an 81.6mm opening, along with two to three paper clips and a wire with a 2mm diameter for the hinge. I've also included variations for the glass holder, allowing you to adapt the design to fit your specific glassware. If your glass is different from what I've used, simply load the attached Fusion 360 file and adjust the parameter Glas_Diameter to create your own STL files. The same applies to the paper clips – I've provided gates for 0.8mm and 1mm thick wires, but you can easily modify the Trap_WireDiameter parameter to suit your needs. For those who are not Fusion 360 users, I've included an STP file that serves as a starting point for making adjustments. Update: As of May 23rd, 2019, this trap has proven effective and has already caught a mouse.