Customizable Universal Connectors - round

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Hello Thingiverse members! I couldn't find any good Universal connectors here on Thingiverse, so I created some and would like to share them with you. The idea behind was initially to build a 2D frame for my home theater screen, so I was thinking how to create a cheap and easy wooden frame. I missed some universal printed connector pieces, so I've created a simple SCAD which can generate different types of connectors. As this is Version 1 only, the connectors are round (both outside shape and the holes), but next version will be more versatile. A few parameters to use: 1.) Outer diameter - how thick the connector wall will be (in mm) 2.) Inner diameter - hole size in mm. My wooden sticks were 8mm thick, this is the default value 3.) Connect length - the length of each connect (or "leg") in mm. 4.) Faces - number of faces for the shape to set the "visual quality" and speed of the print STLs attached are generated with following parameters: outer_diameter = 15; inner_diameter = 8; connect_length = 20; faces = 100; Feel free to comment, write suggestions or tips how to make it better. Please note this is my first thing published here, so I'm just a newbie:) Enjoy! Btw, I made a new version of these, with square/rectangle holes. Please check the new Rectangle Universal Connectors here:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1166155 Print Settings Printer: Rebel II. - customized Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.35mm Infill: 30%