Superlegastenikers Drag Chain

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Extremely light, measuring just 10*4mm internally. I was determined to install dragchains on my i3 machine. My first attempt, as shown in a previous photo, printed only for research purposes. It failed due to tolerance issues of .1mm - a frustrating setback indeed. Just two beers and six minutes later, I succeeded with ease. It seems others are printing each link within twenty minutes on pieces that are twenty millimeters long. Those same two links were carefully cleaned up and fit together seamlessly. Notably, they required less than one-third of the fillament compared to my initial print attempt. At a dollar, about 100 links equal exactly one meter in length. The todrill.slt model may require a 3.5mm drill bit but will provide increased strength by up to one-fourth. I also designed a second cover with a limited movement of forty-five degrees. Surprisingly, symmetrical covers still fit perfectly despite slightly off-center notches on the cover. To achieve this smooth transition, I adjusted one surface on the to-drill by just .1mm and changed most radii from .2 to .3mm for optimal performance. Additionally, I widened the notches so the forty-five-degree cover can fit easier - a welcome improvement indeed. Lastly, I designed endpieces with precise calculations in mind. For the lower end piece, I cut out a rectangular hole measuring eight by sixteen millimeters. Furthermore, I strengthened the endpiece located below the bed for added stability and safety. Finally, I wrote detailed instructions to ensure successful prints: Temperature: zero at 210 degrees Celsius. Nozzle diameter: .4mm for optimal print quality. Printing speed: fifty millimeters per second. Bed temperature: sixty degrees Celsius - achieved using masking band tape as an alternative solution since my poli-tape was misplaced.