HBP Quick Leveler
by Scooter, published
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I uploaded STP files of all the parts for those who have requested a file they can change or manipulate. STP and IGES files are pretty much universial in the 3D world so most should be able to read them in. I designed the parts in Solid Edge ST3 so the virgin files are done in this. If someone needs a different format send me a note and I will do my best to help.
Update: Please use JinxTheRabbit's version of the HBP Leveler Part1 A.stl part it prints much better than mine! Please down load his version at
thingiverse.com/thing:13023 he added a raft to the support and it works great!
Note: I added IGES file of complete HBP assembly so folks can have access to all the parts and change them to there liking.
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Hi thank you for the iges you did a great work it is a lot of data ,.. so i look into it this weekend will du it for the prusa HBP but with Turbocad it will be not so professional like yours ,.. thx thomas
FYI tkamsker i use this same leveler with added magnet mount quick release (see Thing 9525 Quick Release). You might want to incorporate something like this in your design. My TOM still prints better than the Replicator, and I take on and off my build plate daily and never have to adjust my levler. I will up load the IGES files of the leveler to this part on Thingaverse so you can get to them. Scott
Hi that would be cool i use trubocad so iges would be perfect or i have access to Rhino 3d for the mac so v5 would be also ok great thx thomas
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2nd Insert the 4 3mm nuts into the four corners for locking the platform to your TOM. Do this on all 4 corners.
3rd Bolt 4 brackets togehter using 8 3mm flat head socket screws and 8 3mm nuts. I used ones that are from McMaster Car # 949004-100.
4th Use 4 thum screws 3mm by 12mm long thumb screws to mount the platform to your TOM X wood plate. I used ones from Mcmaster car, you could also just use 4 3mm x 12mm hex bolts. I used thumbs so i could get it off easy for furture need.
5th Load eight 3mm nuts into the printed thumbs parts. I glued mine in so they where very tight and would not come lose.
6th Screw on 4 to each post, them load the HBP plate on the the platform with thumb scerws inserted and scew the plate down to your leveling height. Note the holes on the wood X plate need to be inlarged so the scews slip into them very easly!!
Note: Part1_A has support added for over hangs and Part1_B has the support removed.
Leveling Tips:
1st: level with your TOM nice and hot!
2nd: use .001 feller gaude to set level hight to proper level.
3rd: Use control panle to set you height and them adjust leveler to set the height with the feller gauge.
Note: The feller gauge is .001" or .025mm so make sure you note this in your SF txt file calculation.
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What is the difference between part1_A and part1_B?
The Part1_A has suport added and Part1B has no support added.
Scott :-D
Thanks, Scooter, but it's "Jinx" (not "Jack"). :-D
Sorry, not only can I not spell, but i can not read also it seems! :-[
How did you design this? OpenSCAD?
Would you mind posting the design files?
This looks soooo sweet! Making one now :)
As a simplification, I just printed up 12 of the thumb wheels and used them on the existing upper and lower nuts that attach the HBP to the X-axis platform. This keeps the build plate as close to the axis as possible, maximizing build height. Removing the plate just requires removal of the lower 6 nuts and unplugging the cable.
I installed the thumb wheels with the bottom of the wheel towards the wooden platform so that tightening them pulls in the screws.
Ron that is cool, I added the other parts to make my HBP able to be magnet mounted. I like it mostly in that i can get that pesky kapton on and off a lot easer, and take parts off without tweaking my X and Y axis all the time while removing them. I am glad the parts where usful for you. Scott
I did the exact same thing. I started to print the other parts of this thing and then realized that just the thumb wheels on the nuts would give me quick access to level the platform without any tools.
In step 3 how long are the 3mm flathead screws? Mcmaster can no longer find the catalog # McMaster Car # 949004-100.
Thanks!
Is been awail but i think the lengh is about 1/4" long. I will check when i get into my office. and post the correct part number and full discription.
I did print the Parts but ,.. verything seemed fine but the size of the corners is wrong ? Are there smaller HBP avail ? Mine is an standard prusa so 200x200mm or is that some inch crap ? it looks like an miniature version ,.. so i like the design any hint appreciated ,.. But busy with building an jonas Kühling Extruder less time ;)- thx in advance
The part was sized to a stock Thing wood platform about 113mm square. If you need to make a larger one I can send you my original Solid Edge Files or a Step, Para-solid or other types and you can modify them if you have the means. Let me know and i would be glad to. Scott