Robo 3D Printer Y Axis Upgrade

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This is a major Upgrade for the Y axis on a ROBO 3D printer, specifically the Kick-starter version. I designed this upgrade due to frequent jams experienced with the original Y-Axis that employed drawer sliders. Right now, I enjoy around 11 inches of Y-Axis movement utilizing 24-inch rods and effectively recycled the belting from the original setup. The intention is to install longer 48-inch long rods for ~23 inches of motion. I leveraged several crucial components from McMastercarr: * 1/2" Linear Ball Bearing (P/N: 60595K73) * 1/2" Steel Shaft, 24" in length, suitable for longer alternatives (P/N: 1346K18) * A 1/4" wide Timing Belt of adjustable length to match your preferred shaft size (P/N: 7959K21) However, it's crucial that a brand new bed is manufactured for the setup to mount everything effectively. For this, I utilized plywood from the local hardware store and #10 screws. Since printing with PLA on the plywood bed secured by Blue tape hasn't raised any issues, the approach appears viable. Notable tasks pending resolution include: * Proper mounting of the Heat Bed as well as Glass on the brand new plywood base