New 3DS XL Handgrip

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6/19/2016: I still can't believe I forgot to add a port for the power plug. Tonelock is definitely deserving of thanks for pointing out this major oversight. So...I added a hole, and also trimmed the retaining clips because it was extremely frustrating trying to remove the 3DS from the grip. It should be less of a problem now, but still.\nThis is a remix of zeroordie881's New 3DS XL grip (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1269106). This beautifully done model just turned out too big when I printed it in PLA (possibly due to the ABS vs PLA shrinkage, or maybe that was me.)\nAt any rate, as I needed to resize it, I went ahead and customized it to my tastes, adding the game cart slot, changing the size and positions of some of the ports, etc. I also added retaining clip/ridges so the 3DS would be more secure.\nIt's not as pretty as I'd prefer because it required extensive cleanup from the supports (I printed with the bulbous handles down like the original) and probably due to the inferior Hatchbox filament I was using just because I already had it. If I was going to do another one, I'd probably try printing it in "in use" orientation and see how that goes with support on the bottom.\nIt seemed to my paranoid mind (after 45 hours of printing) like something might snap when inserting the game unit, but it all worked great (I slid it in from the back until it snapped into place.) Now all I have to do is buff it, or probably not. \nPrint Settings\nPrinter: FlashForge Creator Pro\nRafts: No\nSupports: Yes\nResolution: .1mm\nInfill: 40%\nNotes: You could undoubtedly use a much more sparse infill, but I chose a compromise between strength and filament use that suited me. I do like the silkiness of fine resolution, though.