D9 Z-Axis-Stabilizing Brackets

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I noticed that the D9 V1 lacks Z-Axis supports, so I designed these with 40mm channels specifically for it. I took into account the gray extruder cable's path up the front and along the top when designing the high top braces. Considering some users might have printed larger thumb wheels for bed leveling, I gave the bottom right-hand brace extra clearance for the wheel. When referring to the handling of the braces, I adopted a view as if you're looking at the printer from its perspective, rather than its left or right side. I included two right-hand lower braces – one with an SD holder and one without – so you can choose which one suits your needs. To secure the braces to the printer, I included a 4mm thread T-Nut. Non-printable parts required are: 2 (two) 12mm x 680mm threaded bars. 6 (six) 12mm nuts. (You might be able to print these yourself.) 8 (eight) 4mm x 25mm round head screws 8 (eight) 4mm nuts to fit inside the base of the printed T-Nuts Assembly: Insert one threaded bar into each Base bracket, which may require some force depending on your printer settings. You can wind it in and out to get it to fit. Secure the base screws and T-Nuts to the base without tightening them yet. Then attach the base pieces to their respective sides without tightening either. Run a single nut to the base and tighten it to clamp the threaded bar. About 70mm to 80mm down each threaded bar, run another nut and slide the two top clamps onto the relevant side of the threaded bar. Place the two top braces on the printer's top frame with screws and T-nuts in place. Tighten the Base brackets to the bottom of the printer and then the top brackets to the top. Check that the left and right uprights are square with the base before adding the last two nuts to the top of the threaded bar and tightening them down to the top bracket. Double-check for squareness and adjust as needed. I'll upload some photos soon so you can see how it's done. Happy printing!