Mendel X Axis Motor Bracket

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The initial Mendel X bracket design had a compact structure but necessitated the belt to follow a winding route with tight radii and reversals in direction, resulting in belt breakage. However, the revamped version has a larger layout that reduces the likelihood of belt failure; it has been tested successfully on about eight Mendel printers without any signs of belt wear. To install this new bracket, the X-axis ground rods should measure 463 mm in length. Additionally, the X-axis spacers, two sets of bearings, and associated fasteners are no longer required. The motor is now secured using four shorter M3 x 12 cap screws instead of the original configuration. Finally, the belt needs to be attached inside out compared to the previous setup, which also necessitates reversing the motor direction. Further details can be found at this link: http://reprap.org/wiki/Mendel_Alternate_X_Motor_Bracket