Nitecore TIP flashlight TPU case

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UPDATE: New version with bite tab available at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3423563. The design also makes it simpler to orient by touch to know which end is up. This case is specifically designed for the Nitecore TIP flashlight, printed in flexible TPU or a similar material. I found that the buttons on this flashlight would frequently get pressed accidentally when the light was in my pocket, so I created this case to prevent that from happening. By making the buttons flush with the case, it eliminates accidental presses (the Nitecore TIP does have a button lockout feature, but I don't want to take the time and extra button presses to unlock it every time I need to use it). The case covers all corners and protects the light from damage caused by drops. Additionally, it's more comfortable to hold in your mouth or teeth, and the case shields the Micro-USB port from dust. With the case attached, the light is only slightly larger than usual. Since adding the case, I've never had the light turn on accidentally, so I no longer need to use the switch lockout feature. The case needs to be flexible enough to stretch over the light (I printed it in both flexible PLA and TPU, and both materials work well).