Magnetic Star Trek TNG/DS9/VOY Pips

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A set of magnetic pips for Star Trek cosplay. They're designed to be built with embedded magnets. They're designed to be halfway between TNG and VOY dimensions, as the pips changed in size somewhat between these shows. The backer is designed with a slight curve, which is why it prints upright. The intended nozzle diameter is 0.4mm and the intended layer height is 0.2m with a 0.24mm first layer. Precision isn't as important on the layer height, but I'd recommend definitely using a 0.4mm nozzle. The magnets must be 1/8" by 1/16". Add a pause to the print in the slicer just before the layer which covers the magnets. Add glue, then magnets, then let dry for a few minutes before resuming the print. This is particularly important on the pips, where failing to glue them will cause them to magnet to your printhead as soon as it starts moving again.