Printrbot Simple X-axis Upgrade 296mmx227mm!

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The area with the blue tape is where I can print. I need some slightly longer rods for the Y-axis to take advantage of the full bed area. The final print area I have is 296mm x 227mm x 180mm. All the parts were printed on the same printer with a 100mm x 180mm x 180mm with build volume upgrade. The only problem I have had with it is that the aluminum either is not flat, or the bed is sagging which makes it hard to level the whole bed, so printing large parts still has some issues. I am also using a heat bed PCB from makerfarm that is taped to the bottom of the aluminum bed using kapton tape. Parts needed: x12 M3x16 bolts (Red) x17 M3x20 bolts (Blue) x2M3x12 (can be a bit smaller) (Green) GT2 Belts and 20T pulleys x8 M3 locknuts x8 (can use more if you want) Build platform x4 608 skateboard bearings x2 8mm Linear motion rods 406mm length (can be longer or shorter depending on how big you want your build surface) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045DWAAG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For the build platform I used 12x12in 1/8in thick 6061 aluminum plate which I bought from here:http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2406-8360-18-6061-t651-aluminum-plate.aspx It is sold as a 12x12in plate but mine was 12x12.88in. The original plan was to cut it down to have a 10x10 build platform, but when it arrived, I decided to just use the whole thing. I also used some parts taken from iamjonlawrence's Timing Belt X GT2, Printrbot Simple V2 TensionBlockYGT2.STL MotorMountXGT2.STL BearingCap608.STL Which can be found here:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:194686 I am also using iamjonlawrence's Printrbot Simple, 300mm Y Axis-No Sag! as my Y axis extension.http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:242185 Let me know if you have any questions! Instructions Look at the pictures for assembly instructions. If you have any questions let me know.