CTC/FlashForge Creator X-Axis Cable Chain

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20/1/2019: Updated with thicker links. Some people had complained that the links were fragile and broke on assembly. My cable chain had performed flawlessly for three years, but I decided to update this anyway. Cable chain to prevent X-Axis motor/limit switch cable wear. Print 12 of the Link part, one FrameEnd part and one MotorEnd part. Assemble the links by pushing together on a flat surface and they will snap securely into place. Don't attach the link chain to either of the End parts initially. Feed the cables through the FrameEnd part first, then through the 12 Links and finally through the MotorEnd. Feed a cable tie round the cables and through the two holes in the bottom of the MotorEnd, but don't tighten yet. Attach the cables to the motor and limit switch. Attach the MotorEnd to the motor mount as shown in the photo; you may need longer bolts than the originals for this. Pull the cables gently back through the MotorEnd and tighten the cable tie. Pull the cable back though the link chain and click it onto the MotorEnd. Pull the remaining slack cable through the FrameEnd and click the link chain to the FrameEnd. Attach the FrameEnd using a bolt from the spares kit and a captive nut, being careful to feed the cable through the groove in the FrameEnd towards the base of the 3D printer. You'll need to drill a hole in the side-frame for this, so be careful to ensure the FrameEnd is pulled fully towards the front of the printer and that the height allows for free movement of the motor. Credit to http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:124700 for the MotorEnd concept. Print Settings Printer: CTC Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 75% for MotorEnd, 40% for FrameEnd and Link How I Designed This