Wanhao Duplicator i3 Bearing block LM8LUU for Y axis

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So I came across a couple of problems with the design and I made some changes to fix them: I adjusted the positioning of the holes, lengthened the circlip grooves, enlarged the bearing hole because it was too tight, and changed how the nuts fit into the block so they slide in from the side instead of being forced in from the top. I designed a new set of bearing blocks that are similar to the stock design but are meant to house LM8LUU bearings. I based the screw positioning on measurements and the measurements of SC8UU blocks, which you can find at http://www.3dprintingstore.co.za/mechanics/linear-bearing-with-housing-sc8uu/. You will need a couple of tools: circlip pliers, M4 screws that hold the bearing blocks to the platform, 12 M4 nuts, and a thin screwdriver or allen key. Here are my print settings: I used a Wanhao Duplicator i3 printer with a resolution of 0.2mm and an infill percentage of 30%. You might want to use "lines" support because they're easier to remove. Choose your own orientation for printing, but avoid putting supports where the bearings will be housed if you can. Here's how I assembled this design: Print the parts (you'll need one offset and two normal). Put the M4 nuts into their places, making sure they fit snugly in the slots with the flat sides against the "walls". Remove the old bearing blocks, then remove the circlips from those blocks. Next, fit the long bearings into the printed bearing blocks and insert the circlips. Finally, fit the new blocks to the platform using the old screws, and you're done.