Removable Micromake D1 Z probe

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I didn't find using the whole effector+nozzle as a Z probe very reliable because it had too many moving parts and potential failure points.\nSo I designed a removable Z probe mount to work with an endstop switch. The mount fits snugly in one of the holes under the effector. The endstop works best when screwed with M3x10mm bolts. 12mm is too long, unless you use a washer, but then it gets very close to the heater cables. 8mm might work depending on how well the screw holes are printed, but again go for 10mm to be safe. I made a lip on the side for easy removal of the mount with a couple of twisting moves.\nYou'll have to adjust the probe X-Y offset and trigger height in your firmware's settings. \nI've successfully used this probe with Marlin firmware and it gave me nice and repeatable results...I just couldn't figure out how to save my settings so I wouldn't need to reprobe again and again, however doing g28 -> g29 -> m500 should have worked.\nIf you're coming from stock Micromake D1 settings, you'll need to invert the z_min endstop.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter: \n Micromake D1\n \n Rafts: \n No\n \n Supports: \n No\n \n Resolution: \n 0.1-0.2\n \n Infill: \n 50\n \n Notes: \n Settings can be pretty liberal. The only reason I'd print in a lower layer height is to have the holes printed as strong as possible, especially if you only have 8mm screws.