Magnetic Baby Lock Key for Watch Band

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We're proud of our innovative magnetic baby locks for kitchen cabinets and drawers, but we realized that having to constantly retrieve the large magnet serving as the lock "key" was a major inconvenience while working in the kitchen. To eliminate this hassle, I created a design that incorporates two magnets into the print during the printing process. These magnets are then attached to a watch band, which fits my Apple Watch perfectly, making it easy to access and use. This design is specifically designed to insert two 8mm x 3mm magnets into the pocket during the printing process. However, I've included a STEP file so that you can easily modify the design to accommodate your specific needs. To successfully integrate these magnets into the print, follow my approach: when slicing the model, use the preview feature to locate the layer immediately before the "pocket" is covered in the printing process. In my case, this was layer 69 at a .2mm resolution. To facilitate the insertion of the magnets, I added GCODE to pause the print at layer 69 and then resumed it once the magnets were securely in place.