The GREEN MACHINE

[artwood_decor]

I have moved the Z axis motor to the bottom left side of the machine.

[artwood_decor]

Purchased two 30N gas springs off e-bay and installed them.
I had to make an "L" shape bracket to offset one support and allow the door frame to get in place.
One is more than enough but I installed 2 for balance.
The spherical heads allow for reasonable angle, which was an advantage.

[j@son]

would you mind posting the listing for the gas springs you got?

[artwood_decor]

Here is the one I used:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3kg-6-6lb-Lift-Support-Gas-Strut-Shock-Spring-Prop-8-8-/370750606795?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5652754dcb&vxp=mtr

The spherical head can be replaced with eyelet if it looks too bulky to you, but it won't allow for angular misalignment.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6mm-Eye-Hole-Diameter-Silver-Tone-Gas-Spring-Eyelet-Connector-2-Pcs-/200856724119?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ec3fe6297

[bdring]

Those springs look perfect.

The ideal gas spring just adds a little lift and hold open force. Some gas springs can put a lot of stress on the frame.