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Anet A8 X Axis Optical Endstop
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Disclaimer:
If you're looking at this thing, be aware that this mod will require a light hardware mod, potential soldering, and a firmware tweak. Must be running Marlin Firmware!
I got mine from Aliexpress, but you can get them anywhere really.
Optical Pros & Cons:
This optical endstop uses an optocoupler, which serves as a non-contact endstop. This means that there is no concern for mechanical wear, as there is with limit switches. Another benefit is that the noise is reduced a
Disclaimer:
If you're looking at this thing, be aware that this mod will require a light hardware mod, potential soldering, and a firmware tweak. Must be running Marlin Firmware!
I got mine from Aliexpress, but you can get them anywhere really.
Optical Pros & Cons:
This optical endstop uses an optocoupler, which serves as a non-contact endstop. This means that there is no concern for mechanical wear, as there is with limit switches. Another benefit is that the noise is reduced a
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