SMD Component Strip Holder & Dispenser

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I drew inspiration from Maxint's Mx SMD component strip holder on Thingiverse, specifically thing:2186862. I needed a solution for storing 12mm tapes of 100 x 5050 LEDs. Initially, I designed what I required, but then made the design parametric to reuse it for various sizes. The SCAD file is included so you can customize as desired. This design has a small slit at the top for the tape backing to feed through. By pulling this away from the component exit slot, both the tape and the backing are dispensed simultaneously. A ridge is also present to prevent the strip from falling out. The 11mm diameter hole in the middle assists with winding. I may print a small winder to match, but tweezers work effectively for now.