UPDATED: Paintball BT Flip Switch Safety Conversion (No Modifcation Needed!)

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UPDATE (June 3rd, 2019) I'm experiencing frequent breakage of the switch piece on the thinnest cylindrical part, so I've created a version two with remarkable success. The jumping of the extruder from print to support weakens the part. I've designed a new piece that includes an insert for a 1.50mm steel wire, which I hardened by tempering it on my stovetop. (Optional) The switch file has been flipped to minimize support material needed and therefore reduce jumps. - Use supports only touching the buildplate. - Maintain the same speed and layer height (including start height) for both pieces. - Clean up the print thoroughly. - Apply glue down the insert hole as well as some on top (I used clear gorilla glue). - Twist while inserting wire with pliers. - Wipe off excess and let dry. - Install safety as before with V1. - Reinstall in marker before use! (Otherwise, the ring will just twist out of place, make sure it's right-side-up before pushing into the frame of your marker.) This conversion replaces the original push-button safety on Empire BT Paintball markers with a flipping lever safety to reduce accidental turning off when setting down the marker and vice versa in battle. These pieces require precision, so I printed mine at 20mm per second. Since the main piece has limited surface contact while printing, using a glue stick on the bed is recommended. Supports are necessary for the first piece. Some sanding may be required. How to Install: Steps shown in photos! 1. Remove the pistol grip from your BT marker. 2. Pull out the old push safety from the left side. 3. Take out the trigger mechanism. 4. Place the 180-degree stop piece (second piece) on top of the hole from the inside, with the cut-off corner facing forward. 5. While holding the stop piece in place, slide just the end of the main piece so it is flush with the stop piece's top. Note that the lever must stay on the top 180 degrees otherwise it will not go through. 6. Wiggle the trigger mechanism back into place. 7. Slide the lever the rest of the way through the trigger mechanism (you may need to file/sand a tiny slot for the bump on the switch to fit through). 8. Reassemble your marker. Please let me know if you have any questions!