Parametric Ethernet Plug Cap (Dust Cap)

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An SCAD design for generating ethernet plug caps; a dust-cap for ethernet switches is created by me. The first one I've ever made! It fits perfectly into a female socket. It has several parameters: // Switch properties plug_spacing = 4.2; // Standard ethernet port spacing is the standard, after all num_plugs = 8; // That's how many plugs you need for most switches // My switch consists of 2 modules of 4 ports each. // There is therefore an additional space between each module module_padding_every = 4; // That's how much extra space I needed padding_module = 4; // For the extra padding // Cover properties thickness = 1.5; // The thickness is perfect for this design padding_top = 10; // Leave some room at the top, please padding_bottom = 7; // And a bit more at the bottom padding_left = 7; // A little to the left padding_right = 7; // And a bit to the right A finished STL file is included, generated with the above parameters (as pictured). It looks great! Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: Mini Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.20mm Notes: You might want to use infill to make the cover less transparent, but that's up to you! I printed this using ABS, and it turned out great.