Vibration and Noise dampener

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I decided to take action after my neighbors complained about excessive noise from my printer. To minimize this disturbance, I created some noise/vibration dampeners for it. Since small vibrations can easily travel through concrete buildings, I knew I had to act fast. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any squash balls at my local sports store, so I settled for tennis balls instead. While squash balls might have given the printer a lower profile, they were not crucial to the project's success. To design effective dampeners, I created several models that would fit snugly onto my aluminum extrusions without requiring screws. Three models, specifically designed for 20mm, 30mm, and 40mm extrusions, can be used for this purpose. The 2040 model is particularly useful as it fits perfectly into the intersection of a 20mm and 40mm extrusion, similar to its application on the Tevo Tarantula's Y gantry. I also designed models with M4 and M5 socket head screw holes for those who prefer to secure the dampeners with screws. After printing these dampeners, my neighbors haven't complained about printer noise since, bringing a smile to everyone's face. This success also resulted in a significant reduction of noise within my apartment.