1/2 ID" pex Tiny Whoop racing gate base with more support for EL wire/neon rope

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I just felt as if it would be a little top heavy with the loop especially if it gets crashed into really hard. Also i made it overall slightly bigger so that you can use half inch id pex tubing. Extended the connecting rod as well. I added some feet as well as a ring to prevent it from toppling over. ***updated 11/30*** added a file that has connecting rod build into the stand. I was finding that with time and the more i crashed into them the rod would rotate causing the gate to collapse. Print with supports now. Tree supports if you can. Works great on either the floor, ceiling, or even the side of a wall. All you need is a couple of nails and its light enough to hold in the wall. I use 5 foot sections of pex tubing from the hardware store. Most stores like home depot or lowes will have red, white and blue. If you're luck you might come across some orange as well. I have both versions on here. With or without the ring. i find the ring gives better balance. However print without the ring if you plan on using it for the wall or ceiling or are looking to save some time. With out the ring is pretty sturdy as well. Ive been printing them in pla 100% infill at .2 resolution. 100% is likely not needed, i just wanted the extra weight so it stays upright. print it upright with no supports. print the connecting rod with a brim with no supports. Print with whatever settings you think would make it stronger since the pex will connect to it and putting pressure on it