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Anyone install a BLtouch on their robo?

Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by Seshan, Jan 4, 2017.

  1. Seshan

    Seshan Active Member

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    I was wondering if any here has installed a BLtouch probe on their robos, how did you mount it?
     
  2. Doug Meek

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    I went with the mini IR probe from here
    https://printedsolid.com/collection...cts/mini-ir-differential-height-sensing-board
    also another available from
    https://www.filastruder.com/products/mini-differential-ir-height-sensor

    Nothing ever touches the bed after installing this. I made a dual fan setup for the stock extruder with a built in mount for it here
    http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1957676

    There are several other mounts available on thingiverse also. Sorry no experience with the BLtouch.
     
  3. Seshan

    Seshan Active Member

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    Already bought the BLtouch, Wish I had seen that before! Haha
     
  4. regor

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    Anyone know how to install the differential IR sensor from printedsolid.com on the robo? Having many troubles with the switches and I have the differential IR, but cannot find the proper way of installing.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up and reply.
     
  7. Spidematt

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    Did you get bltouch to work and was it just a drop in I am thinking of going this route it seems like it would just replace endstop switches and work
     
  8. Geof

    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    I dont know of anyone with a bl touch on their robo. I have it on one printer and greatly dislike it. Look into the IR sensor @mark tomlinson posted the link to above. I think (its an opinion not fact) that its a much better set up
     
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