Tevo Tarantula X-Carriage Cable Chain Adapter

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Well, this is my final version - I've added a cover for the wiring at the top Z mount to finish it off. The Z axis parts are also included because they're necessary to attach this cable chain. I'm really enjoying my Tevo Tarantula printer, but there's definitely room for improvement here and there, so I wanted to get rid of the cable mess. This is a 10x20 mm chain - I decided to buy one instead of making it myself due to weight, elasticity, and time constraints. Here are some comments about the parts: X-carriage cable chain: This has a hole for front-loading wires and attaching to the original x-carriage screws. It also includes points to attach wires with zip ties. Simply print it in 0.3 mm layers and 1.2 mm walls, and use supports if needed - I found PLA was a bit tricky to remove some of them, but PETG or ABS work better. Z rod top bracket: This was designed to attach the top of the chain, and I had to offset the z axis slightly so it would fit. There's an open part to allow wiring to be routed through the aluminum frame - I'll do that next. It's usable as is, but you can design a cover if you want. I printed this in PETG with 0.3 mm layers and supports, and found removing them was much easier. Z rod bottom bracket: I made a reinforced version for better precision and to correct the offset from the top Z bracket. I printed this in PETG with 0.3 mm and 1.2mm walls, and only used supports on the holes - they may not be necessary. I also printed another chain adapter for the Y axis heated bed, which can be found here. This is the chain I used.