Monoprice Maker Select Plus Z extension (348mm)

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This is Z height extension for Maker Select Plus (Wanhao Duplicator I3 Plus). These brackets add another 168mm to original 180mm, so the maximum Z height can be up to 348mm. In addition to these brackets, you need the following items to complete the mod. - new [lead screws](https://www.ebay.com/itm/8mm-Acme-threaded-Rod-trapezoidal-Lead-Screw-T8-Nut-For-CNC-3D-printer-Reprap/131817911254?hash=item1eb0f5b3d6:rk:1:pf:0&var) and [smooth rods](https://www.ebay.com/itm/8mm-CNC-3D-Printer-Axis-Chromed-Smooth-Rod-Steel-Linear-Rail-Shaft-300-400-500mm/192537955768?hash=item2cd4280db8:m:mSxIudGjkZjusfKUZtpirog:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true) of 500mm - the original Flat Ribbon Cable 16pin should be replaced with a longer one (I got [a 148cm one](https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-54mm-Pitch-16Pin-F-F-IDC-Connector-Hard-Driver-Flat-Ribbon-Cable-148cm-Length/311375047653?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649) and it was more than enough) - [extension to Y-axis motor 6pin cable](https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Sets-Micro-Jst-XH-2-0mm-6-Pin-Connector-Plug-Male-With-Cable-Femal/112567935155?epid=25008508464&hash=item1a359260b3:g:XwAAAOSwB09YSoPs:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true) - extra longer M3 bolts and nuts After assembling all the parts, you need to re-compile the firmware for the printer, replacing 180mm in Z_MAX_POS of Configuration.h with 325mm (or higher). In the picture, I used some washers with bolts and it was because the previous design was slightly off and the STL files that I uploaded here are the corrected version so you should not need any washers with bolts. With this mod, I feel like I got a new printer and I am now comfortably able to print taller objects and I am very satisfied with it. Hope you guys enjoy it as well!