#0199 Star Wars Fanout Card Case [ Galactic Empire ]

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I'm creating a Star Wars Series of Fanout Card Cases, to be released as each one becomes ready.  The ones I plan on releasing are:

1. Jedi Order - you can find it here
2. Galactic Empire - this model
3. Old Republic - coming soon!
4. Rebel Alliance - coming soon!
5. Galactic Republic - coming soon!

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For playing cards, a card case is a card case is a card case, right? NOT SO!  This card case takes a more dramatic approach to revealing your playing cards - check it out.

*** PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE PRINTING ***

PLEASE NOTE: This case is for a standard deck of bare playing cards only. 

Key Features:

1. Four layers of nested covers that open up like a fan.
2. The inner box is raised (floats) by the opening action by about 8mm.
3. Sits upright on the table when fully open.
4. No supports needed for printing.

Recommendations:

1. Print using PLA+.  PLA works too, but is a little bit more brittle.
2. Tested on Polymaker PLA+ (Matte Colors).
3. The parts in this model require careful printing to minimize warpage from part corners lifting off the bed during printing - Use the .3mf file of the models provided for best results - they have painted seams and adhesion helpers that I've used for successful prints.
4. If you don't use the .3mf file, 2.4-3mm brims are still highly recommended. 

Printing Quantities:

• 1x of the Inner Case
• 2x of the 1st Layer Cover
• 2x of the 2nd Layer Cover
• 2x of the 3rd Layer Cover
• 2x of the 4th Layer Outer Cover
• 1x of the Outer Bottom Case - 

Assembly Instructions (do not assemble out of sequence!):

1. 1st set of covers: Start with the 4th Layer Outer Cover and >snap< in the 3rd Layer Cover, then the 2nd Layer Cover.
2. Then lastly, >snap< in the 1st Layer Cover.
3. At this point, you should be able to open and close the fan out covers (gently) by themselves.  This indicates that the hinge points are properly seated with each other.
4. 2nd set of covers: Repeat for the other 4 covers.
5. See the last GIF in the pics section and follow directions below:
   1. Snap the nested covers into the Outer Bottom Case - one set at a time - while the Outer Bottom Case is sitting on a table - slowly but firmly - until the covers snap in.
   2. Gently - fan out the covers as far as the covers will open without slipping out of their tabs and pockets. 
   3. Last step (do not do out of sequence): Gently open up the 1st Layer Cover (while fanned out) and tuck the Inner Case inside so that the tab and slots mate on both sides - you typically hear a >click< when they find their place.
6. Open and close the fan out case a few times to check that the hinges, tabs, and slots are fully seated.
7. Insert your favorite bare deck of playing cards and enjoy!

NOTE:  for the fan out mechanism to work smoothly, you may need to exercise (open and close) the entire motion up to a few dozen times.  After that, it should work very smoothly.

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