# \#machineimprovements

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## [M4 Motor cables](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-motor-cables/20208)

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**Author:** [@pdw125](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/pdw125)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-motor-cables/20208 "2024-03-15T14:21:36Z")

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Just a quick thought but the M4 motor cables are very short and they are also not protected the same way as the stepper cables. Would it be feasible to increase the length by 50mm/2" and sheathe in expanding nylon…?? Wou…

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## [Sled tape measure cameras](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-tape-measure-cameras/14079)

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**Author:** [@slomobile](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/slomobile)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-tape-measure-cameras/14079 "2021-08-19T15:07:49Z")

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I’ve been away for a while so forgive if some of this has already been covered elsewhere. I’m noodling an idea that could solve several Maslow issues and create several new ones. This is good for me, because I consider…

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## [Prototype for New Z-Axis](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/prototype-for-new-z-axis/2361)

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**Author:** [@MeticulousMaynard](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MeticulousMaynard)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/prototype-for-new-z-axis/2361 "2020-02-12T03:32:20Z")

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I’ve been plugging away at my own attempt at an improved Z-Axis for awhile now and I think I have a version of it which I’m happy with. I figure I’d show this to all of you that are much smarter than me (so, everyone on …

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## [New Sleds \*\*BETA Testers Needed\*\* Inquire Within](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-sleds-beta-testers-needed-inquire-within/7314)

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**Author:** [@MakerMadeCNC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MakerMadeCNC)\
**Replies:** 95\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-sleds-beta-testers-needed-inquire-within/7314 "2019-06-26T16:28:44Z")

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Question of the day. What materials would everyone be most interested in for ready to use sleds? Metal, HDPE, Wood, Wood or Metal with HDPE plate underneath? We are still in proof of concept stages, but I want to get …

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## [Meticulous Maynard's Chain Guide](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/meticulous-maynards-chain-guide/1320)

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**Author:** [@MeticulousMaynard](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MeticulousMaynard)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/meticulous-maynards-chain-guide/1320 "2018-03-02T09:57:26Z")

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Rather than hijacking @Onelonedork’s Deformation along to the top... Normal? thread, I decided to do a proper write up for my chain guide. I had a lot of trouble with chain skipping coming from the back-side of my chain…