Truly Automatic Thing-O-Matic

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To improve my Thing-O-Matic's performance, I replaced the automated build platform with a heated build platform and printed for a year. However, I revisited the automated build platform after a while and found a combination of fixes that worked, thanks to contributions from Thingiverse users. With these modifications, I can now easily switch between the ABP and HBP on my TOM without changing any home offsets or G-code. The belt is evenly tensioned, wrinkle-free, and securely held down to the build platform. Additionally, both platforms are removable for easier maintenance. To make these upgrades, print out a list of parts, including replacing the X-carriage with an idler mod version, building both a heated and automated build platform on top of tomlombardi's printed pieces, attaching gaerisl's ABP Belt Tensioner, creating an AVataRR's Paper/Kapton ABP Conveyor Belt, fixing the rollers by sanding and crowning them with kapton tape, attaching a wire clip, adding a landing strip of kapton tape, installing a Z-min endstop, and upgrading to a Gen4 interface kit with Jetty Accelerated Firmware. These modifications, along with updated home offsets, will allow your Thing-O-Matic to print without human intervention.