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This container uses a quadruple slider-crank mechanism to lock its lid in place. There are many sizes available. Widths/Lengths available: 100mm x 100mm 150mm x 150mm Heights available: 30mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 3 knob designs are also available. I have also included the F3D file for further customization. There are 2 parameters that can be adjusted to change the height and width (length and width are equal) of the container. Example of files needed (100mm x 100mm x 50mm container): Lid 100 Container 100-50 Outer Linkage 100 (Print 4) Mid Linkage (Print 4) Inner Linkage Knob Print Settings Print all pieces in the orientation that they come. Be sure to print 4 mid and outer linkage pieces. Although PLA will work, PETG may work better for the mid linkages. Lid Assembly Instructions With the lid upside down, insert the inner and outer linkages. The orientation of the outer linkages matter. One face is flat, while the opposite has a slight taper. The flat side should be against the lid. The ta
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