Wanhao Duplicator i3 Y extension mod

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UPDATE: Thanks to Sheriandjohn Tompkins for pointing this out, you can use the Y extension mod with the Z brace now!!! ( http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948 ) I have made them 8 mm shorter to compensate for the Z brace mod so that when both installed, the extension length stays 120mm. This is a mod to extend the Y axis of the Wanhao Duplicator i3 120mm. You will need: -A longer GT2 Belt (24cm longer) -2 8mm x 500mm steel rods -6 M3 size screws (any length will do) -Change the Max Y in EEPROM to 320 -Cut the two tiewraps that hold the plate cables so that the plate can move further down. A bigger build plate or just longer Glass. And DONT INSTALL IT LIKE I DID! Do it the right way! :) Instructions: Unscrew the fron plate that holds the rods (after loosening the setcrews) Remove belt Place the extensions and screw them in. You dont need long screws...I used M3x5mm ones, the larger the better. Insert the rods The use the same screws as before and screw the plate on the extensions Insert the Belt (1m is enough, the old belt is 76cm long) Done! Print Settings Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 25 Notes: Infill percentage can be changed according to preference. I had 25 and it works OK.