Flying extruder delta printer part

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Hello, I am excited to share with you my latest creation - the most advanced flying extruder mod ever designed. I built it because I couldn't find a similar mod that wouldn't damage the printer head in any way. With the right adjustments, this apparatus hangs almost weightlessly above the extruder using two key concepts: first, inward tension like a rubber band on a vertical pipe; second, the elasticity of rubber bands from above or key chain pull cords. You can see my design in action and get a closer look at its construction on my Instagram page @CULTOFDOPE. Project Details: All parts are designed to be printed flat without supports, making this mod extremely easy to print. It is also designed to snap together, but I added that feature for general use and haven't tested the tolerances yet. The design allows you to screw it together with #1 wood screws, but holes are still available if you can find #1 x 3/8 long wood screws. Hardware Requirements: 18x #1 x 3/8 wood screws (optional) 3x 3D printer V wheels 3x 3mm x 18mm screws with NUTS for wheels 3x 3mm x 63mm or 1/8" x 2" machine screws with NUTS 6x 3mm x 10mm machine screws with NUTS 1x Bic pen housing cut to length to help support bowden tube at top of homing position 3x Compression springs, 5/16 diameter x 1", not sure of the strength, mine are from a home depot variety pack 3x Rubber bands or 3 key chain retracting cords; I used rubber bands with spring steel from a sweeper truck curb brush (collected from the street in any major city); key chain pull cords might be better If you have any questions or need tutorials, feel free to ask. If enough people are interested, I will do an in-depth write-up and video on how to build this mod. Hope this helps you upgrade your printer to the next level! Sheldon