Rail Direct Drive Adaptor Plate

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I needed a direct adaptor for the BLV rail kit to work with my stock hotend so I designed this one. You will need: A M3 tap. 2 M3 nuts. Screws. I ordered a tap and screw/nut set from Amazon. m3, m4 and m5. Everyone should have screw kits. Print it HOT. 215-225 so its a bit stronger. I had this kit installed before and it worked well but will not with the linear bearing X axis. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088H86J9X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You may want to buy this kit just to get the other hardware. Especially the high temp PTFE tubing. You really should have extra PTFE but this will get you started. I split the model to save print time at the cable chain attachment can be used or not. Glue with Super glue. There are alignment pins to make it easy. If you don't have the bottom belt attachment, you can find it here.. Ben Levi was generous enough to give away his excellent upgrade info. https://www.blvprojects.com/blv-ender-3-pro This will work with nearly any cable chain here. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2920060 I used this thingi for the cable chain at the old location of the feeder along with the provided shim I included. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4605478 Stand the plate on edge with the wide side down when you print it. You will see there is a "8" on the front of this part. This is the 8th version before I was able to get it strong enough to not flex Glue the nuts in place and tap afterwards. I used a screw to pull them down tight before gluing. Don't let the glue set 100% before removing the screws or you may not get them out with out damaging the plate. Tap the 2 holes for the stock fan case/hotend cover. Any issues? Please let me know.