Cable-Driven Tool Changer System

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This appears to be a 3D printing project, specifically a tool changer base and related parts for a 3D printer. The project includes various components such as balls, screws, dowel pins, heat-set inserts, and other parts that need to be printed or laser-cut. Here's a breakdown of the instructions: **Tool Base:** * 3x "Kossel-style" 10mm threaded balls with M4 threads * 3x M4 buttonhead screws (10mm length) * 3x M3 flathead screws (8mm length) * 4x M2 screws (6mm length) * 3x M3 Heat-set Inserts * 4x M2 Heat-set Inserts **Tool Parking Post:** * 2x dowel pins (5mm diameter, 50mm long) **Print Settings:** * All prints were tested with a Prusa i3 Mk3. * Print all parts in the rendered orientation for optimal performance. * No support material is required. **Specific Print Settings for Each Part:** * **Tool Changer Base:** 0.2mm layer height, 6 perimeter layers, 80% honeycomb infill, PLA or ABS, brim recommended * **Shoulder Screw Reinforcement Plates:** 0.2mm layer height, 4 perimeters, print solid (tiny parts), PLA or ABS * **Cable Drive Motor Post Vertical:** 0.2mm layer height, 4 perimeters, 20% rectilinear infill, PLA or ABS * **Pulleys:** 0.2mm layer height, 4 perimeters, 20% rectilinear infill, PLA or ABS * **Pulley Cinch Backing:** 0.2mm layer height, 6 perimeter layers, 20% honeycomb infill, 3mm raft recommended, brim recommended * **Alignment groove disc:** 0.15mm layer height, 4 perimeters, 20% rectilinear infill, PLA or ABS * **Generic Parking Post Base:** 0.2mm layer height, 4 perimeters, 20% rectilinear infill, PLA or ABS **Additional Instructions:** * For laser-cutting the Shoulder Screw Reinforcement Plates from Delrin, use a PDF file provided. * You may need to drill out the larger two holes to 3mm to fit the shoulder screws.