X-axis belt gear cover

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This is a replacement X-axis belt gear cover for a Creality CR-10S. The design behind this part was driven by my decision to install vibration dampers on the X and Y axes of my CR-10 S4. These dampeners are attached at two points (top left and bottom right, as viewed from the front) on the X carriage and two points on the stepper motor. However, using these dampeners through the original X-axis cover causes stress that can lead to cracking. To avoid this issue, I chose to attach two short fixings directly to the X-axis carriage and the vibration damper. The remaining two fixing holes were then secured with the original long screws provided, along with an M3 nut placed behind the X-axis plate. Fortunately, this configuration avoids interfering with the head of the stepper motor's fixing. For clarity, I have attempted to illustrate these fixings in the accompanying pictures. If you are still unsure about any aspect of this setup, please feel free to leave a comment for further clarification. Updated 08/11/18 - an additional STL file has been added, featuring reversed mount hole positioning.