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Setting the Z limit swithch
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:57 pm
by desman
In the video on setting the Z limit switch the instructor uses a business card to set the gap. Does that gap work well the the standard M2 settings that come with the Simplify 3D software. Thank You
Re: Setting the Z limit swithch
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 5:08 pm
by Jules
It's a good starting point.
You will get a much better result if you purchase a cheap set of feeler gauges, and set the Z-stop using those. Business cards can depress under pressure, feeler gauges don't.
I set mine using the .006 inch (.15mm) gauge while the machine is cold, and when it heats up, the gap gets tightened a bit, so it works out just about right. Minor adjustments can be made using the Z-Offset in Simplify 3D, after you calibrate your filament.
Re: Setting the Z limit swithch
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:19 pm
by desman
Jules are you using first layer height 90%.
Re: Setting the Z limit swithch
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:37 pm
by Jules
Nope,I just use 100%.