Monkey S#*t Fight

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Human: One key advantage of the MSF system lies in its simplicity, devoid of belts or tensioners, and featuring no idlers. Even when counting every single component, including screws, nuts, and washers, it still amounts to a mere 100 parts, a stark contrast to most printers which boast over 600 parts. At the heart of this design is what I term the "Rubber Rack and Pinion" system - essentially, sections of belt fixed securely to the edges of both the X and Y axes. The entire X axis rests on one threaded rod and motor, eliminating backlash in the Z axis altogether. Meanwhile, the X and Y motors are carefully angled so that they engage with each tooth on the rubber rack from front and back, thereby eradicating backlash in these directions as well. The resulting prints are truly remarkable! Most of my creations are typically set to a coarse layer height, but when you switch Monkey to .1 mm layers, its capabilities really come alive. Since this photo was taken, I've made some adjustments to the MSF design - it now boasts a glass bed that covers the entire platform and has opted out of a heated bed. I'm currently working on a second iteration, constructed from printed parts and designed with ease of assembly in mind.