Bed Level Clamps Rough

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Setting your Z-axis just above the bed - say, one millimeter - loosen all four clamps. STL files will be available soon, with two of them shown, the others mirrored. Move over to the first corner, lower it three millimeters or so, and tighten the clamp for that corner. Repeat this process for each of the remaining three corners. Set your extruder Z-height at that level for a zero reference point. This is specifically tailored for the Makerfront Prusa i3 steel printer. Each clamp will need one M3 screw and two M3 nuts. January 31, 2016: Update Two A simple KISS solution finally came into play. Dropping the servo idea, we'll use clamps with knobs instead. A basic macro can be developed to lower the bed in each corner manually, then tighten the knob. Repeat this process for each of the remaining three corners. Once a reliable Chinese extruder design is implemented, I will create more refined designs and share the final result. January 2, 2016: Update One Happy New Year! Modeling in the servo mounts has shortened the clamp mechanism. Slide rails have been divided into two parts, making them suitable for most printers to hold prints securely on the bed. Still, significant redesign may be required to clear the printer's back frame. Creating a CAD model of the printer should facilitate the process. A manual press-to-level system featuring the nozzle pushing the bed and posts clamped with servos is being worked on. This clamp mechanism still requires servos and mounting components - it's not ready for printing just yet. Just a starting point to share ideas. Please keep an eye out for future updates.