Folgertech FT-5 Simple Solid Z Endstop

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Here is my FT-5 endstop. The stock endstop falls short of expectations. I opted for a solid yet simple design that prioritizes ease of printing, stability for consistent layer heights, and elimination of support material. EDIT: This mount has been endorsed for use in the dual-Z mod. Details can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txZ5YuRMAzI Print Settings: Printer: Folgertech Kossel Rafts: Not Required Supports: Not Needed Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 40-60% Post-Printing Assembly Instructions Start by removing the bolts and nylocks from the right rear LM8FLUU on the bed. Press the nylocks into the nut recesses on the new lower endstop mount. Insert a 5th nylock into the recess at the other end of the new lower endstop mount. Slide the lower mount around the 8mm smooth rod and up over the bottom of the LM8FLUU, ensuring screw holes align. Reinstall bolts through flange of LM8FLUU and into new lower endstop mount. Next, remove the endstop from the old mount and install it onto the new upper endstop mount. Using two M5 10mm bolts and two 5mm t-nuts, secure the new upper mount to the extrusion above the new lower endstop mount. Route the endstop wires through the new upper endstop mount and plug into the endstop. Lengthen these wires if necessary for reach. Thread a M3 25mm bolt up through the bottom of the hole in the new lower endstop mount and through the nylock installed earlier. Add an additional M3 nylock to the end of the M3 25mm bolt, ensuring flush contact with the top side. This enhances endstop surface area. Adjust the new upper endstop mount so that the M3 25mm bolt lines up with the switch. Adjust the endstop height by threading or unthreading the M3 25mm bolt in the new lower endstop mount. Enjoy!