This should be by far the easiest Z-rod upgrade for your printer.

Check out my construction video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B00FgQPo8bj/

Be sure to follow me on insta: @b03tz3D (instagram.com/b03tz3d)

Here is the download link for STEP files and such: https://a360.co/2YtN8cA

Credit me if you do anything with it :)

The topbraces are a VERY PRECISE fit so be sure not to overextrude or you will need to do some sanding :)

Everything prints without supports!

Printing tips

I printed everything at 75% infill, except the screws, those were printed at 85%. But to be fair, if you print with 3 parameters you can easily get away with 50% infill or less (don't use less then 30%). It is a very strong mount! Printed ALL parts at 0.2mm

Stuff you will need (not a lot!)

The only things you will need are (which you cannot print):

• 2x M8 rod (56cm or 22 inches)
• 4x M3 screw / bolts

For the M3 screws print these drop-in T-nuts: https://thingiverse.com/thing:3050607
Trust me, they are very strong and can easily handle this job! If you don't want to use them you can also use M4 with metal drop-in T-nuts if you want.

Construction order:

• Slide in top brackets
• Screw the topscrews on the M8 rod
• Screw the M8 rod into the bottom brackets (make sure it's snug and tight)
• Slide the topscrews in their slots
• Adjust / tension the whole setup (I made it so that it pulls on the frame)