CNC 1610 Z carriage

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I managed to strip the bolt for tightening the spindle on my Linksprite 1610 CNC. I decided to take the time to model up an entire replacement carriage (with help from [a few measurements](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2748598)). Features: 1. the carriage is entirely parametric. 2. It features a lifted spindle clamp to increase clamping surface when using an ER11 collet, which tends to be longer than the stock collet. 3. it uses a [GoPro knob](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1697873) for clamping the spindle (25mm M5 bolt and M5 nut). 4. (optional) The wide body version basically has [Despair's Z endstop plate](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2766350) built in on either side, plus a cable tie mount point. 5. (optional) built-in dovetail mounts on either side of the spindle for accessories like dust collection and camera mounts. Still designing those bits. There's several versions; a wide-body version with a lifted clamping section, dovetail mounts, and endstop mounts, one without the lift, and something close to stock with just the improved front clamp. I've included a trivial block for removing the LM8UU bearings without damage (they're not in too tight). The screw nut is a bit tighter, but still pops out easily enough.