techno_hippieGuy's Robo3D Smooth Rod Upgrade for 495mm Rods (REMIX)

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I forgot completely about camera parts! I've uploaded STL files for both mount styles along with a connector for GoPro style. These designs come from Thingiverse: GoPro Style: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:192364 Standard: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:239268 And the bed retaining plate - been feeling really sick and just got back to sleep after uploading. I really liked this design, but I wanted more out of it: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:439036 So I extended the rods I purchased to fit them in place. I'm also setting up an Octopi controller with Raspberry Pi, so I added a camera mount and ribbon slot to it. There's another style of mount in case you print a taller object. I'll add an extension arm soon that will raise the height of the camera, and there are adapters for standard GoPro mounts coming too! Lastly, I just copied another belt attachment over so both sides of the bed hold tension equally. My right side was slipping loose before! Here's what you need: 2x 495mm M8 Smooth Rods: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045DWA9C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 4x LM8UU Linear Bearings: http://www.amazon.com/Easy-RepRap-Linear-Bearings-Printer/dp/B00ED150S4/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1420200644&sr=1-1&keywords=LM8UU+linear+bearings 2x 525mm (approx.) GT2 Belts: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FM5SC2Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 4x M3x40mm(+) screws, I prefer hex heads to avoid stripping, for bearing mounts 8x M3x15mm screws 6x M3x25mm(+) screws, I prefer hex heads to avoid stripping 10x M3 nuts or locknuts Just double check these numbers if you plan on printing 4 retaining plates - that way there's space for four! Here's how you assemble: Remove the current bed assembly. Screw bearing mounts into existing holes and tighten with nuts/locknuts underneath printer. Insert bearings, top mount, and screw in using M3x15mm screws without over-tightening! Insert 525mm belts into rear bed mount holders and secure with zip tie. Insert rods through bearings and press-fit into back mount. Attach front mount to rods, also press-fit. Secure belts to belt mounts and tighten with zip ties. Place the bed in its new mount and secure with retaining plates! Consider cutting a hole in the printer for your cables and move them towards the front - I've been experiencing issues with strain relief and that will be addressed later on! This is way easier than it looks - just give it a shot!