Hinged Case for Earphones (separate parts remix)

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This is yyh1002's [hinged case](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2548489), modified to be printable in two separate pieces that snap together. This avoids the need for supports, and allows for a nice finish on both the lid and the bottom (especially if you have a glass bed or a similar smooth printing surface). Plus, you can print the lid and box in different colors. I also made the lid catch mechanism just a tiny bit tighter to reduce the risk of it opening spontaneously. I also lowered the thickness of the top and bottom shells to reduce material and time needed for printing. The thinner lid also offers one extra millimeter of room. The 1 mm shells should still be more than strong enough for average use, if not use the ‘thick’ files which are the same 2 mm thickness as the original. I also provide an alternative set of models marked ‘L5,’ which are 5 mm longer than the regular models. These may be more suitable for earphones with extra buttons or controls attached to the wires. You can combine any of the box and lid files within each set of the same length, they all fit together. To assemble the hinge, push it together from the inside (small recesses are provided to facilitate this) as shown in the Post-Printing section below. If you have difficulty opening the box, press it at the sides (lengthwise). This will make it pop open much more easily, see image below.