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Z-Flag rapid adjuster for Reprap Mendel

by elk, published

Z-Flag rapid adjuster for Reprap Mendel by elk Jun 26, 2011

Description

If you use two different extruders on your Reprap Mendel you might want a "ElkAdjuster".
This construction is a rapid-adjustment system that allows to adjust the level of the Z-Opto-Flag within seconds and without any tool.
It helps me upon an extruder change to quickly adjust the level.

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Instructions

1. Print all parts
2. Cut a small piece of metal rod (ø 6mm aluminum or brass rod is fine) and drill a 2.5mm hole throug the centre (as on drawing...)
3. Tap a M3 thread into the metal rod
4. Insert piece of rod into crank (hebel.stl)
5. Screw crank and jaw (Presse.stl) to the base part
6. Cut a 9mm wide stripe off a thin metal sheet (aluminum is fine... or a thin can is also nice...)
7. Mount the "ElkAdjuster" to your Reprap Mendel (See photo...)
9. Test-fit your metal sheet stripe and mark where it should be bent to fit your photoelectric barrier for z-axis
8. Bend the metal sheet stripe
10. Re-insert the bent stripe and enjoy :)

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