Printrbot Z-endstop printed replacement
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Published on June 30, 2012
Description
As the original design using a micro switch and an EXTREMELY long screw is, unstable as the printer works and shakes around. I decided to reinvent the design where the switch is the part you move up or down to adjust the Z-axis. This system has been running on mine for 5 days, and haven't moved at all.
EDIT: I made a new holder-part, which now will press at the center of the moving part, thereby want tilt the switch and/or break the holder when tightened
EDIT: I made a new holder-part, which now will press at the center of the moving part, thereby want tilt the switch and/or break the holder when tightened
Instructions
You will need another micro switch.
I used this type "Sub Micro Switch V5 SW052 MS-118"
Bought mine here:
ebay.com/itm/230777447516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
1. Print the parts
2. Clean them to make sure the slider moves freely
3. insert the small nuts from the printrbot kit to the nut-slot
4. solder the wires on the new end-stop (remove from original end-stop)
5. run the wires through both parts and push the switch in place
5. replace this "device" with the original end-stop holder.
I used this type "Sub Micro Switch V5 SW052 MS-118"
Bought mine here:
ebay.com/itm/230777447516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
1. Print the parts
2. Clean them to make sure the slider moves freely
3. insert the small nuts from the printrbot kit to the nut-slot
4. solder the wires on the new end-stop (remove from original end-stop)
5. run the wires through both parts and push the switch in place
5. replace this "device" with the original end-stop holder.
License
Printrbot Z-endstop printed replacement by Offline is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
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