Portabee-kit stability legs

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Here are the details of my experiment to improve the stability of my Portabee-kit 3D printer. I am adding legs to prevent it from toppling over while printing at high heights due to its "take-apart" design. To make this modification, print two legs and one glue plate per side. These pieces fit snugly over the 6mm threaded rods that connect the base and Y-carriage mounting. I tried using the wide-base file but found it raised the center of gravity despite widening the footprint. Instead, I opted for a simpler design that allows me to easily remove the section attached to the Y-carriage. You will need four additional 6mm nuts per set of legs to secure them in place and some filing to level out the bottom sections. To ensure accurate alignment, use a smooth 6mm rod while gluing the pieces together. The design is divided into three parts due to the size restrictions of my Portabee build plate. Print Settings: Printer: Portabee-kit Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2 Infill: 40% Notes: I started with a 40% infill ratio, but it may need to be adjusted depending on usage and performance.