Printrbot Play X-Axis drag chain

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When I got my Printrbot Simple Metal, there was an issue with the main cable bundle getting caught behind the plate. Several attempts to fix that with printed parts kept the cable bundle high enough to not snap the plate. I was using one of these until I installed the heated bed. After installing my Y-Axis/Heated bed upgrade onto my Printrbot Simple Metal, I had an issue with the main cable bundle dragging across the back of the elongated bed and often knocking prints loose. This thing is my solution to both problems. The two motor mounts are designed to be slid over the motors then tightened in place with a M3 screw in each, 12mm or 16mm would work. The chain is designed with "up" links and "down" links meaning the link is opened on that side. This allows wires to be inserted into the chain one link at a time without needing to unplug anything. I did need to extend my hot end thermistor and shroud fan wires as they were not quite long enough for the new routing through the chain. The chains are adapted from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1640019. PS This is my first original creation and my tools are limited. Please forgive the rough nature of some of the parts. Video of the chain in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOUCFC49e_Q Print Settings Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Printrbot Simple Metal Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Notes: The chain links do not need supports, but the motor brackets do. I printed everything on a raft. The "down" links tended to break loose without it. Custom Section