Rostock reused effector and carriage magnetic solution

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This is a magnetic effector and carriage solution where you can reuse your effector, carriages and rods without needing to reprint them entirely. You only need to print some small holders for the magnets and steel balls. I searched extensively on Thingiverse but couldn't find any suitable solutions that reused the original Rostock effector, rods and carriages effectively. That's why I created these custom parts myself. The magnet_holder.stl file is designed for 12mm diameter magnets like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161715991828 The magnet_holder_15.stl file is for bigger and possibly stronger 15mm diameter magnets like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381565838030 If you're using different sizes of magnets, ensure they have the same height so the rods' length will be even. The ball_holder.stl file is for 10mm diameter steel balls like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/371321207385 In addition to these files, you'll need 12 pieces of M4x14mm screws to mount above the steel balls. I used my glue gun to attach the magnets securely. I also reused the m3 screws and nuts that were previously used to mount the rods.