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08-02-2014, 10:01 PM #1
Just wondering once I install this will it eliminate the stupid Z endstop microswitch? I hate that thing. Mine has a creep in it or something. I turned on the printer today after not using it for more than a week. Printed the first file perfect. Nothing changed from first file to second file in my slicer configs, and even tried printing the exact same gcode file and somehow the z stop moved from where it was to about a 1/4" to high. I have to figure out that one.
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08-02-2014, 10:41 PM #2
It can be implemented a number of ways. But the typical method that most people are doing is to use the Z-Probe as the end stop. With that said, most people add a switch to the Z-Probe and leave the existing end stop in place and unused. Some people get more fancy and have both active using the existing Z-End_stop as a backup in case something goes horribly wrong to stop the nozzle from driving into the bed.
One thing I know for my printer is without the auto bed leveling, it makes a big difference whether the bed is hot or not. If I had the Z End-Stop set so it worked good with a cold bed, it did not work well with a hot bed. And vice versa. The Auto Bed Leveling made that a non-issue.
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