Y-guide float straps

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What is it: This is a personal experimental solution that I've created using screws to achieve the same function. However, I thought it would be great to make a printable version if someone else wants to test it out. Without having access to good size screws available... What it does: It makes a bearing block somewhat floating/self-aligning and is meant to be used only on the guiding bearing block of the Y-axis, and only on the Y-axis (that single block in a triangle setup). Mainly to hopefully avoid/reduce unnecessary binding of the bearing. These straps are intended for use with two rubber O-rings and might force you to drill out holes in a current bearing block to push right size O-rings through. So you might want to print out a new bearing block if testing this out. When applied, these straps are meant to force the block against the carriage plate but with a slight ability to rotate horizontally. This is important! You have to find the right size/thickness O-rings for this. Optional: Maybe add some nylon washers between the Y-carriage plate and the bearing block if it's an aluminum block to make it slide better. If using a printed PLA block, it should slide just fine on the aluminum plate as is. Have fun tinkering... Thanks to user tahustvedt and his nice bearings blocks (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1172838) one of which I used for illustrational purposes. Also thanks to Dingoboy71 and Jace1969 for bringing up this whole floating bearing deal. Always fun to try out different solutions... Print Settings: Printer: Duplicator i3 Ultra Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.15mm - 2mm Infill: 100% Notes: Haven't tried printing these things... so you'll have to figure it out ;-)