miniVICE X-Series - Modular miniature holder, painting and hobby system

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This is a brand new version of my miniVICE Miniature holder painting and hobby system. The old one can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2976476. This updated model boasts four jaws, providing support for both round and square bases within the same holder. A significant improvement over its predecessor, it no longer requires metal pins. However, printing is only slightly more challenging due to the need for rafts on the collets/jaws. I've utilized a 70mm rubber band in this design; feel free to experiment with a hair elastic if you prefer. More details and instructions will be forthcoming, but for now, assembly is largely identical to that of the Y-Series version. For a more detailed guide, please visit https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2976476. A crucial note regarding installation: The collets are numbered because sequence matters significantly. To ensure proper function, install them in order from 1 to 4, proceeding anticlockwise. Several versions of the collets are available: Small Collet: - Diameter range: 25mm - 40mm - Rubber band size: 65mm - Chuck jaws type: Regular Large Collet: - Diameter range: 45mm - 60mm - Rubber band size: 90mm - Chuck jaws type: Large Combo Collet: - Diameter ranges: 25mm - 45mm and 45mm - 60mm (hollow bases only) - Rubber band size: 65mm - Chuck jaws type: Regular Large Collet V2: - Diameter range: 45mm - 60mm - Rubber band size: 65mm - Chuck jaws type: Regular Combo Collet V2: - Diameter ranges: 25mm - 40mm and 45mm - 60mm - Rubber band size: 65mm - Chuck jaws type: Regular I would greatly appreciate feedback on these designs.