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It still bothered me that from one side it looked somewhat bulky (either from the side, or from the top), and wanted to get rid of one of the tabs. Problem was that if I do that, it doesnt really sit flush to the end of the handlebar. I present: V2
Top one is the new version, bottom one is the older. Wrapped it with the thick edge outwards on purpose, it gives it a sharper, better looking end.
So, how does the new version work? It has an inner piece, that latches onto a little hole in the body of the junction (so that it pulls out with the junction if needed), and has two springy extensions creating tension and friction when inserted into the handlebar. Also functions as the part holding the cables in place. On the front of it the "faceplate" part latches onto the top of the junction box as well, and the tension created by the inner part is forcing it to sit against the edge of the handlebar. Rambling over.
Before wrap:
Once given the permanent marker treatment -as I havent got any black material at the moment-it looks rather nice. I can live with this :)
And as I typed out all this, I just thought of V3, where the tension is built into the faceplate by printing the tab at an angle, say 80' instead of 90'. That might work.
And it kinda works with the inside part only, but I wouldnt trust it on some bad roads, might shake out.