Vertical X axis for Mendel Max 1.5 Lulzbot style with CNC MOTOR HOLDER (NEW!) and anti-wobbling

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UPD5. That's a welcome change. I've updated Configuration.h in my Marlin firmware and now it boasts full 180x180 plate space. I also turned my head 180 degrees, and to my relief, it works perfectly fine. Remember, you should never over-tighten linear ball bearings if you want smooth movement. It's a good idea to apply the Kalashnikov AK-47 design principle and loosen everything possible. And now, introducing the CNC holder attachment. It consists of two parts for easy printing. Assemble it with M3 screws, and it should clip onto your existing head seamlessly. I've made sure it has plenty of holes to ensure it stays steady. The CN Holder is designed to accept the Epson RS445PA14233-B motor (which you can salvage from a broken printer), but any 33mm diameter motor will fit just fine. Go ahead and play with it! TIP: MeshCAM generates suitable GCODE (for CURA) using the TurboCNC V3 profile. UPD4: Be aware that this construction has its drawbacks. After assembly, we notice that z-axis carets jump around, while the lower rod gets hot due to the bed and heads, leaving the upper rod cold. What's more, you'll be losing 66 mm of Y-space. I must say, my horisontal X Axis project is looking better by comparison. Check out my other projects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596991 – it really works! UPD3: I've added a head holder and servo mount to the design. The belt is now T2.5, allowing you to mount three 30mm fans to cool down your Chimera (print Verticalx-fanfront.stl three times for that). It gets scorching hot when using two filaments together. Chimera is mounted backwards so you can easily unscrew the heads. UPD2: I've added a motor part to the design. UPD1: BEWARE! I tried printing it, and the bearings won't fit. I'm currently fixing and testing the issue. A summary of two projects: Print this to create a vertical x-axis. I use a servo for bed levelling, so there's a holder for that. All you need are standard components from your Mendel Max: ball bearings, belts, nuts, M6 screw, 30mm fan, M3 screws, and nylon straps. You can disassemble your existing x-axis to get them. You'll need the following parts: LM8UU x 4 LM10UU x 4 608ZZ x 1 M6 nut x 4 M6 screw x 1 30mm fan x 1-3 M3 screws x a lot Nylon straps x 8 Other files on Remix Source: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:800848 (not necessary with this update, but should be compatible). The de-wobble feature is experimental – don't blame me if it doesn't work!