X-Leveling Spacer

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<p>UPDATE: For a version that attaches to the printer and retracts when not in use, go here: <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/160637-x-leveler-rev-2-for-maker-select">https://www.printables.com/model/160637-x-leveler-rev-2-for-maker-select</a></p><p>UPDATE - 02/02/19: Reworded the Title and Summary to better describe the actual purpose/use of the spacers.</p><p>UPDATE - 12/15/18: Added a Rev2 version. Made it 5mm deeper and added a "handle."</p><p>Got tired of using a single piece of scrap aluminum and wanted 2 identical spacers for leveling the X-axis (formerly, calibrating the Z-axis height, a misnomer) so I came up with these.</p><p>They're 70mm tall and slip into the side rails of the gantry. You might have to enlarge the grooves a bit with a file or sandpaper based on your individual printer characteristics. Mine fit snug enough to stay in place but loose enough to easily slide them out after calibrating.</p><p>Dual Z-motors CAN and DO go out of sync, thereby "tilting" the X-axis. It needs to be level.</p><p>So, for EVERY print, I slip in the Spacers, adjust the leadscrews til I get the same feel between both, then slide 'em out and hit Print.</p><p>Perfect 1st layers EVERY time.</p><p>Regarding my Hot Bed: PEI on boro glass, binder clipped to the hot bed, which is 3-point hard-mounted to a 1-piece Y-carriage plate, using 2 locking thumbwheels per bolt, with NO springs, cups, washers, or spacers.</p><p>Once the bed is leveled and locked, I never have to level the bed.</p><p>I DO check the level every now and then, but unless something has loosened up, it's always still level.</p><p>I've included the SLDPRT, a STEP, and an STL.</p><p>If you would be so kind, please post your Makes.</p><p>Thank You!</p><h3>Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p><p>Monoprice</p><p><strong>Printer:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Maker Select</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Supports:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>No</p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p><p>.1mm</p><p><strong>Infill:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>35%</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> HatchBox PLA Your choice</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Print them flat with the grooves facing upward.<br>L-to-R or F-to-B doesn't matter, your choice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Category: 3D Printer Accessories</p>