Mounting Ring for Orion Dovetail Accessories (Triple)

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My 3D print of an adapter only has one dovetail shoe, but it needed multiple mounting options. This ring can accommodate up to three lightweight accessories. Fits telescopes with a diameter of approximately 115mm on the outside. -Update: Learning from my mistakes, I've marked all of my unfinished projects as "work in progress." Unfortunately, the screw holes are too small for optimal fit, the hinge has fused into one piece with the ring itself, and my initial measurements were inaccurate. I'm going back to TinkerCAD to rework this design. -Update 2 (v1.1): Adjusting the model was a faster process than expected. A test print is next on the agenda. Meanwhile, an updated STL has been uploaded for adventurous makers who want to give it a try. -Update 3: Uploading a standalone dovetail shoe separately will simplify the test print significantly. Using this new piece results in saving around four and a half hours of printing time as well as about one quarter the weight of the initial design. -Update 4 (v1.2): Despite improving some features, it appears that the screw holes still need more work, especially on fitting snugly into their intended places within the ring. To tackle these remaining challenges, further tweaking was done and an updated set of files were shared online once again. -Update 5: Successful mounting and adjustment has taken place with one part - but testing and validation for others continue to ensure a fully successful model design outcome for this standalone shoe mount before further advancements take priority as next step