Simple i3 x-axis strain relief bracket

##Simple i3 x-axis strain relief bracket
(for x-axis idlers with offset leadscrews)

(v1.1 update, added ability to adjust arm lengths in the scad file)
(v1.2 update improved customizer support)

A design flaw in many Prusa i3 X-axis setups is when tightening the x-axis timing belt, the tension pulls on the z-axis straight rods and leadscrews, pulling the leadscrews off vertical and possibly bending the z-rods.

One solution is to print a complete new x-axis setup with tensioners that load the x-axis rods instead of the z-rods, like:

**Smooth X-axis for Prusa i3 with Leadscrews**
by MazaaFIN:
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1103976](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1103976)

or

**Prusa i3 improved XZ axis**
by jkoljo:
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:372056](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:372056)

But for a beginner like me they seem like quite challenging print projects to work up to. One day though!

I have a MaxMicron Prusa i3 clone with an x-axis setu