MendelMax 1.5 with integrated electronics

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This enhanced MendelMax 1.5 boasts an integrated floorboard and electronics, raising the PSU for added protection using parts from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28669 and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:33612). Aluminum netting from Conrad (http://www.conrad.nl/ce/nl/product/211922/NOCH-60990-Aluminium-gaas/SHOP_AREA_20023&promotionareaSearchDetail=005) secures the PSU, while electrical tape (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_tape) handles wiring neatly. The x-ends are from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18384), and x and y cars are also found on the site (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18657, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17188). Jonas Kuehling's extruder design (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379) is used, and belt tensioning is facilitated by a Thingiverse creation (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13164). The heatbed consists of an aluminum plate (http://www.lulzbot.com/products/aluminium-bed-mount-plate), cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil, a Prusa heated bed (http://www.lulzbot.com/products/borosilicate-glass-bed), and borosilicate glass. Rapid heating is achieved with a 12V PSU and RAMPS 1.4 electronics. Springs help level the aluminum and heated bed, while sanded kapton tape and ABS juice keep prints in place during printing. The print head utilizes a J-head V (Nice and small). Microswitch holders (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28728) and a power panel (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24053) improve functionality, and LED strips (http://www.buyledstrip.com/en/) provide lighting. Precision leadscrews have been added for better performance, and z-lifting has been disabled to counteract z-backlash. PET sheets (http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=Pet-Tape-12x12-sheet-green-5-pack) have replaced kapton tape for improved printing results.