Dial Leveling Clamp for Mendels

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The Dial Leveling Clamp attaches to the Carriage Assembly, allowing you to effortlessly measure depth. Paired with a 1" SAE/Metric Digital Indicator from Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-sae-metric-digital-indicator-93295.html), follow these instructions to achieve precise bed leveling: Required parts: - Dial Leveling Clamp (RP) - 1 x M4 x 50mm Screw (Can be longer) - 1 x M4 x 10mm Screw (Can Be longer) - 4 x M4 Washers - 1 x M4 Locking nut - 1 x M4 Wing nut - 1 x 1" SAE/Metric Digital Indicator from Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-sae-metric-digital-indicator-93295.html) Optional items: Replace 2 M4 Washers with Fender Washers for better load distribution. Operation: 1. Center the Dial in the middle of the bed and zero the gauge. 2. Drive the Carriage left 50mm, then right 50mm using your host software. Adjust the left or right screws accordingly. 3. Measure again and repeat until satisfied with results. 4. Center the Dial in the middle of the bed and zero the gauge. 5. Drive the Carriage forward 50mm, then backward 50mm using your host software. Adjust the front or back screws accordingly. 6. Measure again and repeat until satisfied with results. 7. Fine-tune the Z endstop to lift or lower the nozzle as needed. Achieve ±0.1mm accuracy across your entire bed, greatly improving larger prints' quality.