ANET A6 “Z” axis alignment tool

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ANET A6 "Z" axis alignment tool Getting the bed level is a top priority for successful printing. First, make sure that the X-axis rails are evenly spaced to the Y-axis rails before starting the leveling process. In the past, I've tried using spacer blocks but found it tricky to get both sides equal due to the spring action of the long and unsupported Y-rails. Using digital calipers was awkward because it was hard to hold everything plumb. After several iterations, I came up with a gauge that lets me adjust both left and right steppers in real-time to quickly get the rails very evenly spaced. Once adjusted, simply home the table and you're ready to start leveling the bed. I printed them in PETG and they are very repeatable; I've seen no change in performance. I'm not sure if they will work with PLA. As a side note, I've loaded Marlin OS, OptoPrint, and use a BLTouch sensor on my A6. If you use Marlin and a height sensor, try "Marlin3Dprintertools." I found it to be a great asset for bed leveling. (I still prefer using the paper method to set Z-height once the bed is mechanically leveled and I've run the auto-level option to take out any bow on the bed.)