AnkerMake M5 Build Plate Guides

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The Build Plate Guides help you place your PEI build plate quickly and aligned on the magnetic print bed. CompatibilitysThe guides are compatible with any 250x250mm third-party plate.The guides are compatible with the Accessory Bins for AnkerMake M5 by spiggytech. Printing RecommendationsFilament: You can use PLA, PLA+ or PETG.Make sure your printer is well calibrated.Reinforced VersionSettingsResolution (Layer Height): 0.15Supports: YesRafts: BrimInfill: 50-70%, TrianglesSpeed: 30-50 mm/sPost Processingt: See belowYou have to pause the print, so you can attach the paper clip.Slice the model and looking for the layer slightly above 180 degrees of the pipe diameter.Mine was at 68.Prusa Slicer:Drag the layer slider on the right to select the target layerRight-click on the orange plus iconSelect Insert pause print (M601)The pause will be inserted before the selected layer is being printedCura:Add a Post Processing Script to pause at height.You can do this in the menu under:Extensions > Post Processing > Modify G-Code PrepareCut a paper clip into 2 straight pieces 30 mm long. The pipe inside the model is 31 mm long and has a diameter of 1.4 mm. When your printer stops, put the two pieces of the paper clip into the half printed pipes and continue printing.Hint: If the pieces fall out while printing, pause the printer manually on the next layer and reinsert them. Make sure the pieces are straight. Normal VersionSettingsSame as above, without Post Processing Script. How to place the Build Plate Guides for the M5 PrinterRemove the PEI plate, and use the H2.5 wrench to loosen the 4 screws that secure the print platform.Remove the print platform.Remove the rubber band. Attach left and right Build Plate Guides to the support bracket.→ Make sure the markings (left, right) on the build plate guides match those on the support bracket. Use the H2.5 wrench to tighten the 4 screws fixed on the printing platform, and replace the PEI plate.Perform an Auto-Leveling-----Updatev.1.2 (08.06.2024)Markings (Left, Right) changedThe markings are now similar to the Ankermake support bracket.