Prusa i3 BASE PLATE + alignment markings + sturdier mount

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This Base Plate Ensures Perfect Perpendicular Alignment Between X and Y Axis. At Each End of the Y Axis, You'll Find 1mm Horizontal Gradation Markings and Vertical Guide Lines. Additionally, There Are Markings for Center Plates and Wings - Everything Must Be in Place to Achieve Perfect Axis Alignment. **Instructions** **Preparation** Use a Wood Plate That's 395x395x10 (or Thicker) Millimeters Required Components Include: 10mm (Dia 3mm) Tapping Screws - 16 Units 12mm M3 Bolts - 8 Units M3 Nuts - 8 Units **Printed Parts** Print Four Sets of Base Mount Part 1 and Base Mount Part 2 **Assembly Instructions** Etch the Base Plate DXF Drawing onto Your Wood Plate. You Can Use a Laser Engraver or Glue Printed Paper for this Step. Insert Two M3 Nuts into Each Base Mount Part 1 - You May Need to Apply Heat to Help Placement. Drill Small Holes in Your Plate and Secure the Four Base Mount Parts Using Tapping Screws. Finally, Align Your Machine by Referencing the Length of Y Carriage Rods against Markings on the Plate. Once Everything Is Properly Aligned, Use M3 Bolts to Secure Your Machine with Base Mount Part 2.