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3DLC1041

firepick1 (localhost) edited this page Jul 10, 2015 · 2 revisions

Z-Probe Bracket

Function

End-effector mounted Z-probe that uses a standard RepRap opto limit switch to detect bed. Two-piece, hinged design pivots flag into limit switch upon contact with bed.

Requires

  • M5 L-bracket for end-effector (1)
  • M5 nut (1)
  • M5 screw (1)
  • M3 nut (2)
  • M3 screw (2)
  • Paper clip (1)
  • Optical Limit Switch Example (1)

Assembly

  1. Attach optical limit switch to Z-probe flag plate with two M3 screws/nuts
  2. Attach Z-probe mounting plate to M5 L-bracket with M5 screw/nut
  3. Attach Z-probe flag plate to mounting plate with length of paper clip wire
  4. Attach Z-probe L-bracket assembly to end effector

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