i3 Shipping Brace

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This concept is similar to how large format inkjet printers immobilize their print heads, ensuring they don't bounce around during transport and damage the print head. Print out any material, leave it on the bed, then park the lower X rod into the cutout and secure it with a zip tie. The E carriage should be positioned between the posts. Sufficient bed adhesion will keep the Y carriage from moving or you can use a screw through the centered hole in the Y carriage. Version 1 features tiny zip tie slots, while Version 3 increases them to 2x4mm, allowing for easy passage of any available materials. Additionally, Version 3 includes a centered hole in the base, enabling screws to be inserted from beneath the bed into the Y carriage, making it reusable. The base has also been raised slightly to reduce flexing and potential dislodgement due to adhesion forces holding the Y carriage in place.