Adapter Plate to use Universal stand-alone filament holder on top of Makerfarm i3v Aluminum Extrusion

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This is an adapter plate to be used with http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:508896 I did not see an optional plate that would work with my machine, so I designed one in openscad. I used a spare M5x30mm bolt I had from the build & bought 3-M4x16mm bolts from the local hardware store. I also had to drill out the the holes a little in the tripod base with a 9/64" drill bit. M3.5x14mm would probably work better & not need to drill out, but could only find the M4 bolts locally. The M5 bolt threads into the Aluminum Extrusion & the M4 bolts thread into the underside of the 3 larger outside holes of the tripod base. Attach this adapter to your aluminum extrusion & then thread the M4 bolts into the underside of the tripod base. This is working well for me after using it for a couple of weeks except for the filament guide tube. With the filament coming out of it horizontal, it seems to be too steep an angle for this setup. I leave the filament guide attached, but run the filament along the top of the leg. I might revisit that problem at a later date. Instructions Print the stl file or modify the openscad source to suit your needs. If using M4x16 bolts, drill out the 3mm holes in the tripod base a little, making sure not to drill all the way thru. Screw one of the outer bolts into the tripod base to make it easier to line up the other 2 bolts when it is attached to printer Using the M5x30mm bolt, screw the adapter down onto the aluminum extrusion. Screw the other 2 bolts into the tripod base & tighten. See http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:508896 for the rest of the instructions.