PipBoy3000 Mk IV

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Beta Update: July 25, 2015 - Most components are now combined and connected via a curved front sleeve. This component is hollowed out for future additions, potentially even phones. A split design allows for minimal support in areas with high complexity within the screen section. The Fallout 4 Collector's PipBoy Edition is yet to be released, with a scheduled release several months from now. In preparation, I am creating an editable, printable version of the iconic PipBoy. This initiative is driven by a strong desire to keep fellow Fallout enthusiasts engaged until the game's arrival. Several exciting updates have occurred recently. With help from user hippieman, significant improvements are underway to add finer details. At present, I consider this an alpha release due to the partial implementation of the design and remaining coarse features in need of further development. I have made a crucial point - all critical components have been refined enough for use, yet more enhancements, including buttons, knobs, vents, etc., are awaiting attention. This is an evolving Work-in-Progress (WIP) that's missing several significant details. Its current state could hardly be estimated as half-complete, which suggests considerable scope for future expansion. To build on existing knowledge, the Rhino file continues to serve as a master design while accompanying STL files facilitate immediate printing options, subject to user preference and compatibility with individual print technology. Printing the assembled parts is not entirely seamless; rather it demands care due to issues like clamping parts into place or designing certain parts without causing unnecessary difficulties for both support materials or 3D printing. A sample STL package accompanies this initial offering. To better comprehend the printing process, please use the provided Rhino file (.3dm) and adjust print parameters according to specific needs. **Printing Guidance (Beta)** - Enable print supports, then position parts so that their respective openings rest flat on your build surface. Orienting any clasp portion as well requires some creativity since designing it for easier integration remains elusive at this juncture. With version changes looming, please bear with temporary naming conventions which could be restructured upon eventual maturation of this product line. As of now, print desired version-specific STLs (only the 'alpha' build is available) and arrange parts according to your slicer program requirements, factoring into considerations of potentially challenging overhang areas. A combination approach will allow printing in layers or other forms to accommodate the complexity inherent to some design components; thus necessitating user-driven orientation adjustments and potential for varied outcomes (results may vary). - When considering final assembly and key integration, please remember that parts like back tube pieces won't fit into designated arm tubes without considerable readjustments of both placement and print angle for optimized performance and support material management.