Undercurrent In/Out Chip

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This brightly colored chip is used during meetings at Undercurrent to show one's enthusiasm for participation - it works like eating at an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse where you take what you want. If someone wants in on the action, they flip their yellow side up to show everyone else they're good to go. Conversely, if they want to sit out a phase of the meeting, they turn their black "out" side toward everyone and let it be known they'll skip this round. This nifty little chip is super handy for those who practice Holacracy-style governance, allowing multiple participants to zoom through various phases quickly and efficiently. No more tedious small talk - just get right down to business with a wave of the IN or OUT sign! Now that you know how it works, are you ready to create one of your own? Follow these simple steps: First, take out your SCAD file (that's the special software you use to design and manipulate 3D objects) and start getting creative! When designing this nifty little chip, be sure to include two flag variables: MAKE_TOP and MAKE_BOTTOM. What do these flags do, you ask? Well, when you're using them correctly, you can easily generate not one, but TWO separate STL models - that's right, a top and bottom half! Print these bad boys on their own, then simply place the two pieces together and voilà! You've got yourself a one-of-a-kind, multicolored marvel of 3D printing. But wait, there's more! If you don't have access to those fancy multicolor printers or would rather not mess around with separate pieces, don't worry - this chip is totally compatible with standard 3D printing technology. Just print it out as one continuous piece, then pause the print job halfway through (around 50% complete) and switch up the colors of your filament. Trust us when we say you won't regret giving this nifty little trick a try!