PiClop cam tower split for smaller print beds

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I played with the Cam_Tower STL from FaanP's thing but Cura refused to let me slice it because the part was too large for my Geeetech i3's (20x20x20) print volume. I decided not to risk printing such a huge piece by increasing the print area in the settings and see what would happen. Instead, I did some Boolean magic with a plane object in Blender, the only 3D modeling software I know how to use well enough, to split the tower into two parts that could be glued together afterwards. Testing cyanoacrylate on PLA scraps revealed that it works but also leaves surfaces sticky and weak like glue. So, I added corresponding 3mm holes to the two pieces so they can be secured together with screws. Print Settings: Printer: Geeetech i3 Pro B Rafts: No Supports: Yes Infill: 20% Notes: Use your creativity! Rotate objects as needed and use supports strategically. I recommend printing the bottom part flat on the front surface and the top part on the back surface for the smoothest finish. Also, when using Cura, after placing the top piece upright, try rotating it 45 degrees to ensure clean bridging without needing supports, especially if your printer is well calibrated for bridging.