[Tool] Friction pin connector/cutout

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One thing that's really caught my eye about the Ozo 123 Puzzle bear design is the connector pin itself.\nIt's incredibly simple yet effective, and I've found it to be easy to print compared to other connectors like the Lego Technic or Mindstorms versions.\nI've been experimenting with extracting the necessary details to use this pin in other projects,\nand so far, my tests have yielded promising results - though I'm aware that there might be a way to make it more compact, at which point I'll be happy to update it.\nPerhaps someone else has an even better idea?\nI want to preempt any accusations of trying to inflate my list with unnecessary items by acknowledging that this isn't exactly a groundbreaking invention; I essentially built upon someone else's design and made some measurements to refine it.\nHowever, as a useful tool in its own right, I think it's worth sharing - especially since it wasn't part of the original design.\nMaybe someone can find a use for it, just like I have.\nThe Design\nCheck out this Tinkercad link: https://tinkercad.com/things/9CO0n6pPnYQ.\nIt's publicly available, so feel free to make a copy and incorporate it into your own designs.\n Custom Section How to use it and what for.\nAs you'd expect, this is just a connector.\nThe dumbbell part isn't meant to be printed; its purpose is to cut away material to create the hole for the pin.\nYou might need two of these dumbbells - one for each half of your object - depending on how you set up your program.\nMake sure that the smaller inner section is positioned right at the edge of your object, creating a "lip" in the process; this lip will keep the pin securely in place.