Bed probe holder for RepRapPro Tricolor/Mono Mendel

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The bed probe mounting part attaches to the X carriage and holds a microswitch in place for accurate measurements. Hand-turning the switch lowers and raises the precision rod, ensuring precise readings are captured. A slender metal rod supports the microswitch, its curvature aligning perfectly with the strip of the switch as observed in the diagram. The probe tip goes through a drilled hole at the carriage's base cover and is angled to avoid damaging the bed surface below. Securing this part requires attaching it firmly to the X carriage using M3 screws which are anchored into nuts already present inside. However, if the carriage wasn't assembled with these essential parts initially, reassembly would be needed for accurate setup. A careful note indicates that both of the required screws should match perfectly - 11.5mm in length proves to strike the optimal balance. This custom part was expertly designed using the Scadgen tool within Python code, enabling conversion into either OpenSCAD or OpenJSCAD file format as per the designer's requirement. For users aiming for output in OpenSCAD and the possibility to inspect the results effortlessly: ```python # Generate open scad with optimal 11.5 mm length python2.7 /main.py probe_holder.py -o output.scad -s