Easiest CR-10 S/S4/S5 Z-Braces / M8 rods / strong print

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This should be by far the simplest Z-rod upgrade for your printer. * Check out my construction video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B00FgQPo8bj/ * Be sure to follow me on Instagram: @b03tz3D (instagram.com/b03tz3d) * Here is the download link for STEP files and more: https://a360.co/2YtN8cA * Credit me if you do anything with it. The top brackets are a very precise fit, so be sure not to overextrude or you will need to do some sanding. Everything prints without supports! Printing tips I printed everything at 75% infill, except the screws, which were printed at 85%. But to be fair, if you print with three parameters, you can easily get away with 50% infill or less (don't use less than 30%). It is a very strong mount! I printed all parts at 0.2mm. Stuff you will need The only things you will need are (which you cannot print): - 2x M8 rod (56cm or 22 inches) - 4x M3 screw / bolts For the M3 screws, print these drop-in T-nuts: https://thingiverse.com/thing:3050607. Trust me, they are very strong and can easily handle this job! If you don't want to use them, you can also use M4 with metal drop-in T-nuts if you want. Construction order - Slide in top brackets - Screw the top screws on the M8 rod - Screw the M8 rod into the bottom brackets (make sure it's snug and tight) - Slide the top screws in their slots - Adjust / tension the whole setup (I made it so that it pulls on the frame)