Roller Guide Remixed for Open Platform Geared B'Struder

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A quick remix of the guide arm tailored specifically for my B'Struder design can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3847547. The hole on the end that mounts to the X carriage plate has been enlarged and relocated, addressing a fitting issue I encountered with my Ender machine. The original hole's size didn't match up properly, so this modification was necessary. Additionally, the arm itself has been thinned down to minimize plastic usage. While it's a bit flexible and could likely benefit from further refinement, this version works well enough for me at present. To assemble it, you'll need a 604 bearing, an M4 x 16mm bolt, and an M4 nut – Holspeed provides clear build instructions. When aligning the guide arm using Creality's 3D model of the Ender 3, I discovered that it didn't perfectly match up with my actual machine. However, after adjusting it manually for my printer's specific needs and reprinting, the issue was resolved. It's possible that there are multiple models of X carriage attachment plates available, which might explain this discrepancy – further research would be necessary to determine this for certain.