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Prusa I3 - Z Axis Anti-Backlash Nut with Home Depot Springs
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This DYI anti-backlash nut design is for printers using 5mm rods.
Also, I only recommended this for printers with Auto Bed Leveling (see rationale under "some background" below as to why)
The .STL file has a pair with mirrored versions (one side is thicker to compensate for the thinner wall on side facing the printer part)
You will also need:
1) Additional pair of 5mm nuts
2) 1 Spring set from Home Depot (see picture)
3) 4 washers
5) Only if you have an X-Axis belt tensioner: If th
Also, I only recommended this for printers with Auto Bed Leveling (see rationale under "some background" below as to why)
The .STL file has a pair with mirrored versions (one side is thicker to compensate for the thinner wall on side facing the printer part)
You will also need:
1) Additional pair of 5mm nuts
2) 1 Spring set from Home Depot (see picture)
3) 4 washers
5) Only if you have an X-Axis belt tensioner: If th
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