Calibration dial box.

[travelphotog]

Just sat down and knocked this out in Solidworks last night. I wanted something a bit nicer then the cardboard box for my calibration dial. It might be a super high end model but it sure has my system calibrated and I want to keep that way. I also was just playing around in Solidworks and wanted to see if I could make the box and the insert fit perfectly. It turned out great and these are images with it right off the printer. Just thought I would share.
Matthercontrol and Matterslicer, Toner Plastics PLA at 75mm 210 EXT and 60 BED. Worked great!

[barry99705]

That is sweet!

[travelphotog]

Thanks! After seeing how much better my prints were since using the dial to calibrate I felt it only fair to give my new best friend a nice safe home when not in use.

[GPriv]

Good job.
I haven't received my MAX yet--ordered it yesterday--so I cannot comment on the software yet. I'm hoping I can do some intricate shapes that I need to design for a specific project... we'll see.

[travelphotog]

I have had some really great successes with my printer so far. Along the way I had a few fails, but over all it is a wonderful printer and prints HUGE items if needed.

[RTLdan]

Hi Travelphotog!
I've been absent on the forums for a bit, as the summer is when I'm out traveling solid for work.
I just saw this post tonight and I was curious what specifically you are using your dial indicator for to calibrate the max?
Is it mostly for getting the bed level? Also, how are you mounting it to your max?
Thanks!
-Daniel

[jeffhuber]

Just got the exact same dial in the mail. I had seen the part it's mounted on and printed it but I broke it while removing support. Can you show what the dial looks like on the machine while "in use"?

[travelphotog]

Here is how it looks in use

this is a shot of just the two mounts on the Dial. The Dial slides into the small mount which is held on by the Slot mount

dial indicator holder e3d mount R3 flats.STL

This holds the Dial in the slot mount. It is tight and might need a file but should not need the screw, though a hole is there if desired. I printed laying down on one fo the flat sides and it worked fine without supports.

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E3DV6_Mount_01.stl

I used this slot mount with some #6 screws. It is the same mount I use for my E3d V6.

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