Computer wire tray

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This is a modular tray that connects to itself to create a wire tray of any length you require. For me, this screws into the back of my desk to hold my mess of wires and power supplies off the floor. This Thing has saved my marriage! Features: - There are three body STL files: 1) Main body with access holes 2) Short end body that supports the last section of the tray 3) Main body without access holes, which you can cut to fill out the tray to an exact length - There are three cover STL files: 1) Single clip to retain wires 2) Full cover (but it doesn't cover the tray joint area) 3) Full cover with access hole (print two to complete cover) - Small mounting holes and opposing larger holes for drill and screwdriver access. - Stand-off on bottom for a small zip tie - Can be mounted vertically (shown) or horizontally. For horizontal, the clip STL or cover STL will be needed to retain the wires in the tray. Each tray takes about seven hours to print. The body STL files have a print stabilizing bar that is intended to be cut off. However, the trays still join even if you leave the bar attached. Important: This print has long thin extrusion traces that allow the extrusion to cool between passes. Using a typical PETG temperature, I ended up with a print where the layers didn't bond. My best success was achieved by printing at 265C! Do some test prints and decide for yourself what the proper temperature is. I extruded at 0.2 layer thickness with a 0.4mm print head. Don't use a 0.3 layer thickness because it causes a funky fill pattern and ends up with an ugly print. I'm not sure how well PLA will work because it's much stiffer. If anyone has trouble or success with PLA, please post your experience in the comments.