Soldering Helping Hands (quicker print)

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The battery in the picture is just for scale comparison. This is a complete redesign of my previous rubber band soldering helping hands, one that I've been working on for quite some time now. I liked the original design but it was larger than necessary and took a long time to print. It wasn't very compact to store either. Although my soldering fingers are extremely popular, I prefer this new version because the rubber bands secure the wires much better. They provide a more stable connection, which is essential for delicate electronics work. The rubber feet recesses on this design are 2mm deep, a depth that may seem excessive at first but it's actually just right. The feet I have are slightly taller than 2mm, so they grip securely without tipping over easily. This redesign took me under three hours to print, a remarkable achievement considering the complexity of the design. To print this helping hands, simply print one "body" and two "arms." I encourage you to post your makes and comments below, I'd love to hear about your experiences with this design. No supports are needed when printing this design, making it even more convenient to use.