Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to install this Z-Axis brace upgrade for your 3d printer to improve printing. Works with the Wanhao i3 & plus, Cocoon create touch, Maker select 3D Printers. This mod adds rigidity to the printers chassis and eliminates tower movement.

PARTS
2x 8mm thread rods cut 430-440mm ebay.us/wlOO6r
4x Printed base feet
2x Printed tower mounts
4x Printed mk2 balls (these need the centers removed or drilled out once printed)
4x M5 20mm cap bolts eBay ebay.us/eJh8Sx
8x M3 10mm cap bolts eBay ebay.us/EVk4oO
6x M8 nuts ebay.us/dBIpgd
2x M8 Nylon lock nuts ebay.us/pReFy2
Non-slip Rubber
Heat shrink : ebay.us/rlLPLQ
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Files
For the touch screen versions the correct files are in 3 locations as follows:

Balls and Top mounts
goo.gl/N6oiVs
Front Base feet
goo.gl/2ZUr1L
Back Base feet
goo.gl/dx4kzL

Print settings
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill 50%
Material : PLA
Thickness : 1.2mm/ 3 shells
Raft: No


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