Protective PINDA Hat for Original Prusa i3 MK2 / MK2S

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/!\ /!\ /!\ When working near the heater block, use ABS or heat-resistant materials and DO NOT USE PLA. /!\ /!\ /!\ [EDIT 05/01/17] After six months, I created a threaded version. The thread used by the PINDA probe appears to be an ISO M8.1, which is not the same as a standard M8 rod. There are two versions: "Pinda-Hat-v2.1.stl" with a standard thread size and "Pinda-Hat-v2.1 - bigthread.stl" with a larger thread for those who experience significant ABS shrinkage during printing. I personally printed the 2.1 version at 0.20 mm resolution and it fits perfectly, screws in easily but tightens enough to stay in place. Enjoy! [/EDIT 05/01/17] I designed this protective cap for the original Prusa i3 mk2 printer's PINDA probe. This cap is made to prevent the probe from grabbing unstuck parts or other printing issues above the printed layer and to allow it to slide underneath. The center is precisely sized to accommodate the M8 thread, so I used a threaded rod to create a thread in ABS. Once in place, the black part of the PINDA probe does not overextend into the central hole, minimizing the chance of pulling something. The cap does not occupy any additional space below it and is several mm away from the heater block, although I'm still unsure about this aspect. I used a very low resolution (0.05 mm) to make it smooth and minimize any possible friction. Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa i3 original MK2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.20 mm Infill: 15 % Notes: Print only using ABS or heat-resistant material.