ThingiversePrintrbot Play X-Axis drag chain
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When I got my Printrbot Play, there was an issue with the main cable bundle getting caught behind the plate. There are several attempts to fix that with printed parts that keep the cable bundle high enough to not snap the plate. I was using one of these until I installed the heated bed.
After I installed my Y-Axis/Heated bed upgrade onto my Printrbot Play, I was having an issue with the main cable bundle dragging across the back of the elongated bed and, often, knocking prints loose.
This Thing is my solution to both problems.
The 2 motor mounts are designed to be slid over the motors, then tightened in place with a M3 screw in each, 12mm or 16mm would work.
The chain it designed with "up" links and "Down" links, meaning the link is opened on that side. This allows the wires to be inserted into the chain, 1 link at a time, without the need to unplug anything.
I did need to extend my hot end thermistor and shroud fan wires as they were not quite long enough for the new