Printrbot End Job Alert

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Designed specifically for the Printrbot Simple Metal 1403, this innovative alert system notifies you when your print job is complete. Both X and Y axes are homed in (the standard method of geodes), and the carriage rises to its maximum Z height, triggering an end stop switch that signals with a flashing LED light. To activate this feature, add Gcode to your slicer's printer settings before disabling motors: G1 Z152 F300 S1. **Note:** F300 speeds up motor movement, so you won't have to wait forever for flatter prints. BOM (Bill of Materials): 2 x M28 or 210mm screws 1 x 38mm screw 2 x 312mm screws 1 x 3*20mm screw 1 x 50mm carbon fibre rod or equivalent plug 1 x end stop switch 1 x LED Strobe light 12V wire cable ties to hold down wires Multi-socket and 2.1mm DC socket female jacks (panel mount type) - available here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:948418 OR you can connect your 12V input to power the LED strobe. Additional audio alerts will soon be provided via recordable audio boards. Installation: The extension arm joins the base, split for Printrbot's 152mm bed size, using a leftover carbon fibre rod - see here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1149078 and secured with M3*20mm screws. The Light Holder arm is linked via a M3*8mm screw. The end stop switch attaches to the Endswitch Holder using 2 x M2*8mm screws (10mm if possible). The Endswitch Holder mounts from the base's underside, with 2 x M3*12mm screws for height adjustment. Wiring: Connect 12V source ground > strobe ground Connect 12V source positive lead (red wire) > end stop 'C' or position 1 Connect Strobe positive lead > end stop "NO" or position 2 Print settings are optional and not crucial. You can choose whatever raft, supports or infill percentage suits your print requirements. Notes: Print with support for "extension" and "base".