Replicator 2 ===> Replicator 2X Conversion

As we know, Makerbot has been stingy with information about their machines, even more stingy about releasing parts, and the stingiest about money. After I saw their new lineup of machines I almost gagged in disgust. So this project will be about how I am converting/futureproofing my Replicator 2.

This is, of course, a work in progress; and will be until the day my printer dies, so bear with me. My cost on this project as of 1/28/2014 is: ~$410.00. This excludes the HBP and upgraded power supply since I already owned them. The HBP can be purchased from MBI for $179 and the power supplies can be found for as low as $90. You'll notice the cost is almost the same as the difference in price from a rep2 and a rep2x. However, when this project is "done" I should have a machine that is much better than a rep2x.

See the instructions section for steps I have taken so far. Please feel free to comment and offer kind advice if you happen to have any.