Socially Distanced Halloween Candy Dispenser Ladder

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My parents love Halloween but they are also older, and trying hard to stay safe, so this something I designed so let them enjoy the holiday. It is a "candy ladder" which I plan to mount on their door using command strips. It will let the trick-or-treaters grab their candy (with a sign asking them to take only one lol). The slots for candy will be refilled in between when nobody is at the door. We will see how well asking the kids to take only one works, but I think they should have enough candy on hand even if they occasionally get cleaned out by a single Mr. Stealy. The sign is designed to be printed in several layers to make the text contrast with the background. I originally had it printing with two layers so the text and outline would be black with the background white, but I just uploaded a newer version which allows for 3 layers (background, text and outline). I'm going to print that but I don't see a problem with it. It could be printed in one color and just painted too, or two colors if you want the text and outline to be the same color. I will post build instructions and a BOM on my site below: http://www.mystoopidstuff.com/socially-distanced-halloween-candy-dispenser-build-log.html I hung this on a door using 3M Command strips, and for extra support, the "Candy_Skele-4A-HANGER.stl" has a small hole where a nail can be put through, but it may need to be drilled out depending on the nail. Finally, I was initially planning to have this hold about a dozen treats, but after printing it, I have decided to split it into two due to the weight (will print another skull and sign). Having two of them will mean both will be lighter, and I can mount one lower and one higher. I don't think it would be a good idea make it too long, since that will increase the weight. I'm limiting mine to holding 6 treats. The STEP file is included, please post any makes and have a Happy Halloween!