Carriage Rest for Geeetech Rostock G2S printer

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Carriage Return Platform for Geeetech Rostock G2S This is a simple yet effective modification for the Geeetech Rostock G2S printer. The printable part is a platform return for the carriage, which clips to the set of guide rails at the back of the machine. In conjunction with some custom g-code, added to the "post printing g-code" section of your slicer, the carriage can be made to return to its home position, then move towards the back of the printer, and gently sit on the platform return. The stepper motors can then be disabled, preventing the carriage from crashing down on freshly completed items. This can be used instead of traditional carriage clips, which were not found to be successful. The platform should be positioned approximately 13cm above the lower frame panel of the printer, allowing the sliding section to move low enough for the carriage to reach the front of the bed at its lowest point. In that position, the carriage will sit neatly on the platform return when custom g-code is sent to the printer. When fitting the platform in place, send the g-code to the printer and then adjust its height to precisely position it. EDIT (1/2/2017): Added Version 2 of the platform return, designed for greater stability. Print Settings Printer: Geeetech G2S Rafts: No Supports: No How I Designed This Designed in Sketchup Custom Section G-Code to add to your slicer M104 S0; turn off Extruder temperature M190 S0; turn off Bed temperature G28 X0 ; Home G91; Set relative positioning mode G1 Z-30 F4000; Move the carriage down off the home stops G1 Y95 F3000; Move the carriage to the back of the machine G1 Z-80 F2000; Move the carriage slowly down towards the platform return G1 Z-10 F300; Move the carriage slowly down onto the platform return G90; Set absolute positioning mode M18; Disable all stepper motors