Magnetic PokeBox

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My son asked for a PokeBox that works with magnets and has an intermediate size between this one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2233010 and this other one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2652468 It was a great opportunity to work on "bodies" and "parts" concepts in FreeCAD, and try out the ShapeBinder feature for parametric assemblies. **Print** You can find some tips on how to place each part on your plate in the pictures. It's just an illustration since nobody will make a single-color or bi-color PokeBox (if you do, please share it!). **Assembly** Assembly requires: * cyanoacrylate glue * 4x 3mm diameter neodymium magnets (max height: 3mm; I used 2mm high ones) Depending on your settings, you may want to make sure the interface between the round black parts holding the button and the red and white parts fits properly before gluing. Other dimensions should fit perfectly. Be smart enough to glue the interface between the black parts and the red and white hinges part first, to secure the assembly before working with the hinge. The hinges' protrusions are quite fragile (and may need improvement). Then, use a 1.75mm filament bit to deal with the hinge, after making some adjustments with hex keys. To ensure a proper lock, just use a metal piece and a heat source to melt it in place. And there you have it! A middle-sized PokeBox. **Remixes** I've added the original FreeCAD file for those interested in fine-tuning things or assemblies, or adding some logos or kids' names.