MIA 3D Printer Micro - Fabrikator Mini II Revamp for Higher Precision and Ease Of Calibration

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The author of this text is detailing their progress on a 3D printer project, specifically a Fabrikator Mini II revamp design. They have been working on the gantry tower and base frame, using an Anycubic I3 Mega as a reference for the design. Some key points from the text include: * The author has finished printing several parts, including the upper Z axis support posts, which are floating to allow for side adjustment. * The Y axis at the top of the base was tested and found to move smoothly, but required modification to clear the belt buckle under it. * The author is planning to use G10 or M2 aluminum for the base bottom, as they don't need the thickness for a bottom plate. * The Z and X axes were also tested and found to slide smoothly with minimal setting of the 3D printed parts. * The author had to redo the Z Axis in view of the stock Fabrikator Mini II belt being too short for the distance between the independent Z axis rods and blocks. * The author is considering using a G10 thick plate or an M2 aluminum sheet for the base bottom, rather than printing it as one piece. * The author has added boots to hold the Z axis rods in place over the base blocks, which have a glove fit tolerance and use M4 screws in a self-threading manner. Overall, the author is making good progress on their project and is considering various options for different components, including using G10 or aluminum for the base bottom.