Z axis depth indicator for Prusa i3; quick snap on

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Hey there! I came up with this thing to quickly check the level-ness of my print bed. I actually leave it on the x-axis gantry to check the height before each print. To check the whole bed, I: 1. Lower the hot end to 10mm from the plate, 2. Snap on the indicator to check front left and right corners (the spring holder tab serves as a lever for releasing clamping pressure) 3. Move the bed forward 4. Check the back left and right corners. If I leave it on the machine (right side of x-axis), I lose about 30mm in print width when I do that, but it only takes 2 seconds to remove it, so it's not a big deal. The depth gauge is pretty inexpensive from eBay, and is instant-glued to the print as shown. Hope you all like it. p.s.: Check your x-axis spacing. This was designed for 45mm CTC. p.p.s: Some people have asked me if I can put one together for them. Yes, I would be glad to put one together for you. Send me a message.