Anycubic I3 Inductive Probe mount

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Mount the inductive Probe (12mm / 18mm) for Anycubic Prusa I3 metal X carriage with ease. The mount consists of two crucial parts: the probe holder and the carriage mount. The carriage mount part comes in a straight version, making assembly simpler but poses a risk of interfering with the X end stop switch. In contrast, the angled version keeps the probe safely away from the end stop, but removal becomes challenging when the carriage is already mounted. To avoid such issues, consider consulting instructables like this one that explain how to connect the probe using a voltage divider. Alternatively, use a tiny reed relay to run the probe parallel to the mechanical Z endstop as a reliable fallback option. When printing the parts, keep in mind that they are designed to be slightly tight and will require sanding before connecting properly. An additional M3x10 Phillips screw helps secure everything in place. The primary goal when mounting an inductive probe is to achieve optimal orthogonality with the bed surface. Any slight deviation from perfect alignment can compromise detection range and reliability. If using Marlin firmware, consider updating to version 1.1.0 RC8 or later for improved performance. Printer Settings: Anycubic I3 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 25-30% Notes: To achieve the best print position for the probe mount, place the probe ring on the bed surface during printing. Support should not be necessary as parts are designed to fit snugly into position with a bit of sanding. For optimal performance, keep in mind that the realistic detection range for an inductive probe on an Aluminium bed is 2mm or less.