Split 13-Inch Slip Box
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Description
A simple, cleanly split rectangular enclosure meeting a 3" × 1" × 13" outer footprint. Designed to print standing vertically on the build plate, the two halves meet in the middle with a sliding half-lap joint that handles alignment and friction.
Remix Hooks
The source relies on a few key parameters that dictate the fit and feel. If you pull this into a remix, check these first:
- Dimensions: Currently
W = 76.2,D = 25.4, andL = 172.6(for each half, achieving the 330.2mm total length). Tweak these to fit whatever board or gear you are housing. - Wall: Set to 3mm. This gives enough meat for the half-lap cut (leaving 1.5mm walls at the joint) without feeling overly bulky.
- Clearance: The joint runs a comfortable 0.4mm tolerance. Tighten it to 0.2mm if your printer is dialed in and you want a semi-permanent friction fit, or loosen it if it binds.
- Lip Length: The 15mm overlap keeps the assembled box rigid, but dropping it to 8-10mm would save a bit of plastic if the contents don't flex.
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