Printrbot Simple X-axis Upgrade 296mmx227mm!

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I can print on the area marked with blue tape. I need longer rods for the Y-axis to take full advantage of my 296mm x 227mm x 180mm print bed size. The same printer was used for all parts, but a build volume upgrade took it from 100mm x 180mm x 180mm to its current capacity. The problem is that the aluminum is either not flat or the bed is sagging, making leveling hard. Using a heat bed PCB from makerfarm taped with kapton tape makes it harder to achieve a smooth bed. Parts Needed: 12 M3x16 bolts (Red) 17 M3x20 bolts (Blue) 2 M3x12 bolts (can be slightly smaller) (Green) GT2 Belts and 20T pulleys 8 M3 locknuts x8 (more can be used if wanted) Build platform 4 608 skateboard bearings 2 8mm Linear motion rods, 406mm in length (longer or shorter for a bigger build surface) For the build platform I used a 12x12in, 1/8in thick 6061 aluminum plate. I bought it from speedymetals.com. The plan was to cut it down to a 10x10 inch platform but decided to use it all when it arrived. I used some parts taken from iamjonlawrence's Timing Belt X GT2 and Printrbot Simple V2. TensionBlockYGT2.STL MotorMountXGT2.STL BearingCap608.STL can be found at thingiverse.com. For my Y axis extension I am using iamjonlawrence's Printrbot Simple, 300mm Y Axis-No Sag! found here. If you have any questions let me know! Assembling is quite easy if you follow the pictures included with this file and remember that I'm always here to help out if you get stuck.