Ender 5 Linear Rails Mod

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Update November 13, 2019: I've reduced the idler holder size as much as possible in version 23. This means that total loss of X movements should only be around 13-15mm. While some might find this unacceptable, it's worth it to me for the rigidity you get with plates instead of large 3D printed pieces. After all, why add rails and then put a lot of plastic parts back between components? My opinion, I welcome yours. These are all the printed components needed to mod an Ender 5 to use linear rails. This design is as minimalist as possible in order to avoid extra flex and not need to buy many extra components. Hardware: * 3 x 300mm Linear Rails with MGN12H Block (https://amzn.to/2HyoD44) * 6 x GT2 Idler Pulley 20 Teeth 5mm Bore (https://amzn.to/2Jy3yZv or https://amzn.to/2HxFyUh) * 36 x M3 Slide in T Nuts (https://amzn.to/2VKg8GK) OR M3 Hammer Head T Nuts (https://amzn.to/2VHfuK4) * 42 x M3x8mm Screws (https://amzn.to/2JO2zUD) * 6 x M5x20mm Screws (https://amzn.to/2Q6lwCX) Please see my video series on this mod: Part 1: https://youtu.be/tf8bVFscOOM Part 2: https://youtu.be/zYssU7fBEEk Part 3: https://youtu.be/tO1P2wx0L1Y (Amazon Links are Affiliate Links)