Adimlab Quiet Z Rod Supports

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The Adimlab Z lead screw bearing support has been revamped. This new edition is called "AL_Quiet_Z_V4.STL". The original Adimlab metal brackets allow the z lead screws to move freely, but they often tap against the metal, causing annoyance. Instead of holding the lead screws tightly with a bearing, this remake utilizes a rubber top hat bushing to keep the lead screws quiet. There will be some space between the Z lead screw and the top hat bushing so the lead screw is free to move around, but the rubber will keep it silent. The bushings used can be found on Amazon by searching for "Hydro Flow Top Hat Grommet 1/2 Inch, Bag of 10". I also added a model of the bushing to print in TPU if desired. Be sure to carefully remove the original brackets one at a time. The outer screw holds the top bar of the printer; removing both will cause it to fall off. UPDATE: July 9, 2019 - A model of the top hat bushing was added. This can be printed in TPU if you would rather not purchase them. They may be slightly tight and require some scaling adjustment to fit perfectly for your specific printer. Disclosure: I am not the original designer of this creation. I remixed it to create a new quiet version without the bearing. The original bearing design was removed by the designer due to issues with constraining z rods. Any modifications you make to your 3D printer are entirely at your own risk. If your Z rods are not perfectly straight (a rare occurrence) constraining them in a bearing may induce Z wobble, waves, irregularities, and ribbing. If you still prefer to use a bearing, the files for the bearing version have been kept. The bearing version should be used with Oldham couplers.