Short Flush Arm (the key to the throne)

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Good day everyone! I'm excited to share with you the key to unlocking a hassle-free toilet experience! Okay, maybe it's just a cleverly designed toilet arm that resembles a key. But why did I create this ingenious arm? Well, for three compelling reasons. Firstly, every standard toilet arm I've found on thingiverse is simply too long for my toilet. I mean, seriously - who needs an arm that's as long as the handle itself? Not me! Secondly, I refuse to use fishing line or twist wire to attach the arm to the chain and plug. Where would I even find these materials during a pandemic? Don't say online! A guy has to draw the line somewhere on what he doesn't want to order through the web. Thirdly, my old toilet arm didn't need any fancy attachments. It simply used a steel ball to wedge into the plastic and do its job beautifully. Until the thin wall pieces surrounding the handle broke, that is. That's when I decided to design an even better version of the arm - one that's short yet sturdy enough to hold a stainless steel ball chain in place. All you need to do is push the thin wire through the thin slot all the way to the hole, and voila! The arm will stay firmly in place. Easy peasy! You can pair this arm with msadler2's remixed set or combine it with the original set by stoutlimb - both are great options. Functional Notes: This design works flawlessly. I'd like to thank stoutlimb for their original set of toilet replacement parts and msadler2 for their remix. Thanks to them, my toilet is working perfectly again (okay, maybe not mine, but you get the idea!). Random Note: If you're wondering why part of the flushing arm looks a bit burnt in the print photos, it's because I used some questionable PETG filament that left impurities in my prints. But don't worry - it functions just fine for 99% of my prints. And yes, that is paint on the counter (I'm a bit messy!). Print Info: * Printed on a Creality Ender 3 with stock settings * Used PETG filament (great stuff) * Infill density: 20% via Cura * No supports needed, but I did use a brim for added stability * Nozzle size: 0.4 mm * Layer height: 0.20 mm * Gyroid infill pattern (but you can use cubic if you prefer it) * Printing time: 2 hours and 13 minutes Note: Don't worry about printing temps - they vary depending on your setup, so just go with what works best for you when using PETG. **Update Sept 29, 2020:** Version 1.2 has been uploaded, featuring an easier-to-connect design that allows for imperfections in the print. My apologies for any inconvenience caused by the previous version - all good now!