MiZ Rider: MiseryBot Z-Rider 0v0

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New video showcases MiZ's impressive Z speed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87sbzmQVkww. Many thanks to Jetty's Accelerated Firmware for their contribution: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15380. The initial 0v0 zip file lacked essential files, which have now been corrected in the updated MiZ_Rider_0v0_fixed.zip. Additionally, version 0v1 has been uploaded to address certain issues encountered during assembly. MiZ_Rider_0v1_No_STL.zip includes this latest OpenSCAD code, though the STL files have yet to be generated. Alternatively, Misery_Z_Rider_0v1_STL_ONLY.zip provides eight STL build plates ready for printing. MiZ is a complete Z-Stage replacement for MakerBot Cupcake devices and can utilize various extruders such as MK5, MK6, MiseryPusher (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7129 demonstrated), or any other extruder designed to attach to the standard MBI MK5 style extruder base plate (including http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5684, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6713, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7113, and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7037). The aim was to minimize alterations to the MakerBot and ensure a rigid structure for high-quality prints (like http://www.thingiverse.com/derivative:8582). With MiZ, users can achieve a travel rate of up to 550mm per minute as demonstrated in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-9MwgUz1v0. Other videos showcasing stability during high-vibration fill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z8G90gfEYI) and general operation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuudemoq2MQ) are also available. The non-printed cost, excluding nuts & bolts, reused parts, and shipping, can be as low as $26. This includes two 12mm x 13 rods at $5 each, eight 623 bearings at $10 for shielded or $20 for sealed, and ABS glue at $6. Links to these parts are provided in the instructions PDF. Further improvements and tweaks are planned; stay tuned for updates. The design draws significant inspiration from two previous projects: Z-Rider by twotimes (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4740) and Type A Z-Rider v3.2 by TheRuttmeister (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5586). Suggestions include using whosawhatsis' "Minimalistic X-rod mount" (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6884) instead of the version in the provided files, as it is a more efficient design with lower profile and easier opening/closing features. The 15-page how-to-build guide is available for download via "right-click, Save As" from the local disk. The ZIP file contains OpenSCAD files and eight STL files required for assembly. Due to high resolution curves, skeinforge processing may take longer; it is recommended to start it before leaving for lunch or bed. Building from the SD card is advised due to the intricate nature of the curves.