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WARNING:
This is an intermediate to advanced thing to print, and I am not liable for any problems that may come your way as a result of the implementation of these files. This is a completely experimental project, with a very small body of knowledge.

That being said, if these connectors are printed properly, they should be perfectly adequate for holding objects as heavy as books (and books can get pretty heavy). I have not fully tested these connectors, but I have been able to stand on their attached plank without hearing or feeling any breaking, I did not stand on the shelf for very long.

PRINT SETTINGS:
For maximum success I suggest printing with as many perimeter shell as possible. This is because perimeter shells match the vector of the perimeter edge, which in our case leads to the highest strength possible. I have not tested these connectors with a low perimeter shell number and a solid infill, but I suspect they would not perform as well. The other thing is that the