Nanoleaf Canvas Extension Linker

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Ok as promised, I went ahead and modified my double-ended linker design to create this awesome "extender" version!Check the images for tips on how to build! :)Some things to note here in the summary:This extender linker is one-side only (it is not "double-sided" like the original Nanoleaf linkers).I added "triangle arrows" on the sides to show which side the exposed wiring should be on, to properly connect/touch the prongs on the canvas panel. Arrows also mark the "front face" of the linker.The big bulky areas (where the arrows appear) are for structural support and do not affect fitment, as PLA can be quite flimsy printed this thinly. (I didn't try to print this super-fine)As you can see, the middle wire goes straight down the middle. The two wires on the sides need to cross each other at some point. (In other words, the whole group of wires need to twist 180 degrees once) .I used 22AWG 3 pin white wire, which I picked up on eBay. This white wire is "stranded core" (bunch of little wires), so I highly recommend soldering about 20-25mm of "solid core" wire on the ends. I do not recommend using stranded core on the ends because one of the small strands could possibly travel and touch a different wire and short the circuit.I added holes near the ends just in case a wire was long enough to wrap around and into the holes, but none of my wires really did. I just used needle nose pliers to pinch them around the sides and it was fine.PRO-TIP: After printing, do not test fit before adding your wire. If you test fit without adding wire first, the metal prongs in the socket on your panel may get stuck in the 3D printed linker and pull all the way out when you remove the linker. Yes, it happened to me and almost permanently damaged that prong. You can probably test fit by inserting just partly into the socket, but do avoid inserting all the way without wire. I highly recommend you add wire to this 3D printed linker FIRST before any test fitting. The metal prongs on the panels are fairly delicate.Just as a small disclaimer, I quickly want to say please only use at your own risk! I cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your system by using these 3D printed extender linkers. You may possibly be voiding warranties... Or exposing your Canvas system to possible electrical shorting if you do not build these properly. Attempt these only if you know what you're doing! Thank you!p.s. I didn't realize wife was taking a picture of me installing the last tile way up there. If installing tiles in high places, you should probably use a ladder properly and safely!