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Add M2 Screw Tolerance Test and update docs #29

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@jamro

Context

M2 screws currently thread directly into the printed PLA/PETG parts. The model uses the screw_thread_diameter parameter to control the pilot-hole diameter.

Print tolerances vary between printers, materials, and slicer settings. On some printers the resulting holes may be large enough that M2 screws slide through instead of cutting a thread.

Changes

  • Add a small, quick-to-print M2 screw tolerance test piece.
  • Include several holes with slightly different diameters so users can determine the best fit before printing the full model.
  • Clearly mark each hole with its diameter.
  • Use the test result to configure screw_thread_diameter.
  • Add/document a screw_thread_diameter parameter for parts

Documentation

Update the assembly/printing documentation to explain:

  • M2 screws normally thread directly into the printed plastic.
  • Printer tolerances can require adjusting screw_thread_diameter.
  • How to use the tolerance test before printing the full model.
  • Recommended tested values for direct M2 threading.

Acceptance criteria

  • Printable M2 tolerance test added
  • Direct-thread hole sizes tested
  • screw_thread_diameter documented
  • Printing/assembly instructions updated

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