Hemera Adapter for Quick Tool Change with IR Sensor - VOLCANO ONLY - Creality CR-10 / Ender

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Edit: The standard Version is only compatible with Volcano! I've uploaded an updated redesign that works with V6. That one probably isn't compatible with Volcano and IR Sensor due to a shortened IR mount. Also, the normal (Volcano) Version is closer to the axis. After my own designed Hemera Mount started wobbling more and more over time, I began searching for something new. Additionally, I wasn't 100% satisfied with the IR mounting. The Quick Tool Change tool by ProperPrinting immediately caught my attention. As I use the DC42 IR Sensor for bed leveling, I couldn't find one that utilizes it easily without significant offsets. Most of them also didn't have a good position to tie cables and Bowden to, so I heavily modified my old mount. The Quick tool change is an extremely genius design that works very well, but for me, the offset from the X axis was slightly too high. The distance to the X axis functions like a lever. So, I came across the remix from butt3erbr0t which moves the mounting mechanism 6mm closer to the X axis. This is a huge improvement and his design changes make the whole Quick Tool Change unbeatable in my opinion. I modified my design to fit his mounting mechanism and now it's working flawlessly. My Hemera Adapter works with both the original Quick Tool Change from PropperPrinting as well as the remix/version from butt3erbr0t. However, I highly recommend using the version from butt3erbr0t! Printing and Mounting ==================== I suggest printing all parts with PLA, as a softer plastic like PETG or ABS could cause more wobbling. 1. Get the Lever (V2_Lever.stl) from the Original design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3369444 2. Get bracket_release.stl and lock_release.stl from the improved mount and read his instructions!!: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4116425 3. Print my Things 4. Assembly should be self-explanatory 5. Mount IR Sensor IR Sensor Mounting ------------------------ For the IR mounting capability, I changed it to use a clamp rather than screwing into the plastic of long holes. This makes fine adjustments much easier, especially after remounting it several times. To use it, you should use an Nyloc (Nut with Nylon insert) and screw it like: Screw > IR Sensor > Nyloc (NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTENED, just enough space so that the screw can still be easily turned) > IR clamp. Bring it to a good height and turn the screws alternately slightly until the IR sensor is held in place. The Nyloc prevents the IR sensor from being pressed against the plastic while the nylon inserts prevent the nut from tightening further while turning the screws. I hope you understand the process of mounting the IR Sensor; it's not very hard, but not as easy to describe.