Maker Select Plus Z-Axis Level Feet

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I'm brand new to 3D printing, seeking a project that would give me some experience while providing something useful too. I really appreciate the files shared by people on Thingiverse and other websites, which help others learn and contribute. My project is based off Spool3d's posting, inspired by Azziz's original z brace design. I used Azza's "Z braces for Wanhao Duplicator i3, Cocoon Create, Maker Select, and Malyan M150 i3 3D printers." http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948 I simply printed the top_right, top_left and 4 of the MK2 balls from Azza's braces. Next, I did a remix of Spool3D_canada's "z Brace for Wanhao Duplicator i3 PLUS". http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1653631 I just printed the 4 remixed files I have provided for the front left, front right, rear left and rear right. To make this project work, I purchased some supplies from Home Depot: - Qty: 1 - 5/16-18UNC X 36" threaded rod cut in half with a hand saw - Qty 2: 5/16-18UNC Locknut (goes to lower threaded rod in assembly) - Qty 4: 5/16-18UNC Hex Nut (goes to Upper MK2 Balls, direction of ball is important) - Qty 8: M3-0.5 X 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw (To replace upper brace screws) - Qty 4: M5-0 8 X 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw (To replace front and rear face screws) - Qty 4: Threaded Furniture Glides (SKU 193637) 1/4" thread with a press fit threaded plug All items will be found in the fasteners/hardware section at the store. Please note that this unit could be considered heavy to some, so an extra hand might be helpful. I inserted the rod and locknut into the lower supports first and slid the rod up towards the upper support. You must install the nut and ball (knurl down) and screw down about 2 inches before inserting the rod into the upper support. Next, insert it into the support and thread the nut and ball (knurl up) onto the top support. The length of rod and angle can interfere with the machine support, so you will need to thread nuts low enough for it to fit. My leveling models have incorporated the threaded insert provided with the leveling feet, which you will need to press fit into the hole using a pair of pliers or small vise. I worked on the front left first and then moved on to the right side. I used a small level sitting on the bed support rods and adjusted the feet up or down to level off the machine. I hope my instructions and parts will be helpful to others, and I am open to feedback. I'll be working on a leveling foot design for the bottom of the supports soon. The front right support was updated 11-May-17 to correct the nut depth issue. Printer Settings: Printer: Monoprice Maker Select Plus Rafts: Yes Supports: No Infill: 20% Notes: Sorry, this is my first project on the printer and I used the automatic settings in Cura IIIP software provided with the printer for PLA. I did level the bed, but that's about it - everything else worked directly out of the box. How I Designed This: I imported the stl files provided by spool3d for the i3 plus feet into Solidworks and made modifications to add leveling feet. It's best to import the stl file into solidworks first and save as a step file before opening it in solidworks and saving as a solidworks file.