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Auxilliary bed level

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Using a bit of paper requires you 'feel' the resistance - This level tool allows you to have a visual indication. Based on my Neptune 4 when the nozzle is close to the bed, there is a 32mm gap between bottom edge of the print head frame and the build plate.
Using an eccentric pivot allows a tiny movement to be greatly magnified. A mark can be made on the pointer end of the device - in power off mode and manually moving the X and Y , the four corners can be checked for equal distance from the print head (nozzle)
As it stands now the needle part is not well supported - could do with a twin support at the pivot so the needle can be supported by a through pin. Needs work
There is now a pivot post with two support posts - I have not yet tried this version.

I might try to set it up with a laser diode so it puts a spot of light on the opposite wall of the room, giving 2m instead of 200mm indicator - not sure how practical that would be.

The concept is something I like - however w
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Single piece
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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