Bed Lowering (increase Z 420mm) Tronxy X5S-400

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I made this mod to be used in conjunction with my Anti-Z-Wobble mod (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506062) for the Tronxy X5S-400 printer. However, it can also be used without the Anti-Z-Wobble mod. Additionally, you may want to check out my "smooth rod bracket" mod, which secures smooth rods in place on top of the frame without requiring screws that could potentially bend your frame due to short rods: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3993420. This modification increases printable height (Z) to approximately 420mm, depending on your specific build configuration and placement of Z couplers. Without the Anti-Z-Wobble mod, you may be able to achieve a few extra millimeters over 420mm. Please note that this has not been tested on regular X5S models but it might work for them as well, albeit with relocation of the control board or potential collision with it. This is not applicable to the X5S-400 model. To maintain maximum rigidity, I kept margins very tight; however, if they seem too tight for your setup, you may need to file out the openings in the holes to accommodate metal bars. In my case, I was able to push down my body weight onto the metal bars and still achieve a perfect fit. Some Cura settings, such as horizontal expansion and slicing tolerance, might also help with this issue. The STL names include "x1" or "x2" indicators to show which model requires one print versus two prints. It is theoretically possible to run a long screw through the entire print, connecting the metal plate, metal bar, and mod. However, I opted for using short screws on each end instead. You will need to slide your z-endstop/switch back slightly on the frame and then attach the "z-stop pusher" you printed onto the screw that hits the z-endstop/switch (see https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/b4/da/47/fe/63/featured_preview_IMG_20190907_133808.jpg). Don't forget to insert a nut into the small hole on the side of the "BEDLOWERING-margins-loweringendstop1x.stl" so that the screw passes through the printed part and the nut. (See https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/33/21/d7/3d/2c/e5b4b3fa0fc0cee536d631aab2e2fcfd_preview_featured.jpg)