Part fitting test 02

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This design was created to test-fit various components and ensure accurate dimensions for a massive and intricate project. The prototype is specifically designed to accommodate a Hitec HS-322HD servo, a 1.125" O.D. bearing, and a 0.75" bearing. I printed the object using white PLA from Cutequeen with excellent results. The settings used were 200°C extruder temperature and 45°C bed temperature, secured with blue painter's tape; layer thickness of 0.25mm, 10% infill, no raft or supports; print time was 1 hour and 10 minutes, consuming 3.43 meters of 1.75mm filament on my da Vinci 1.0 PRO. The servo smoothly inserted into place, quite snugly, as did both ball bearings. In fact, it required a considerable amount of force to remove them, which is exactly what I was aiming for. (I made openings at the bottom of each part opening to facilitate pushing the parts out of their respective positions.) Additionally, I created a stepped "tower" to test the inside diameters of the bearings. Although they didn't need to fit tightly and indeed were quite loose than expected, they are more than adequate for my current design. I find that printing small test objects like this can save an enormous amount of time printing large objects that will never work. Every 3D printer I've owned has its unique characteristics, so I prefer to see what they're capable of and learn their quirks before printing large, complex parts - especially if they are components for an assembly of any kind. This object may not suit everyone's needs, but it suits mine perfectly. And with such a vast world out there, I hope it can benefit someone else as well.