Artillery Sidewinder X1 Z-Axis Adust

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This is an adjustable z-axis bracket for the Artillery Sidewinder X1. I noticed the center of my bed was a couple of millimetres lower than the edges and there was no center adjustment. I was even more surprised when there wasn't a z-axis adjustment option, so I made one. You only need 2 of 3mm x 10mm machine screws. I designed these pieces as small as possible as I had to print them on the bed just above one of the leveling feet because that's the only place the nozzle was at the right height to bond the material to the bed. The holes are small enough so that the screws will cut their own threads. Do not over tighten; tighten just enough to ensure a secure mechanical connection! After installing this I found my printer works better than ever. Instructions: -Mark the top of the photoeye (z axis limit sensor) on the frame of the printer for reference. -Screw machine screw through each blank to cut threads. Do this before securing pieces as to cut the cleanest threads possible. -Remove photoeye from frame. -Insert Part B into Part A. Run up and down a few times to wear the keyway in, making it easier to adjust after installation. The movement between the two pieces should have some resistance to it. This is to ensure vibration from normal operation doesn't loosen or cause misalignment of the z-axis. -Mount the photoeye to Part B. -Mount the assembled piece to the frame using the original hardware. -Adjust the level sensor so it is above the reference mark from the first step. -Through the touchscreen, go to the "Leveling" function and select the center-bed position. -Using a feeler gauge or piece of paper, determine how far down to adjust the z-axis adjustment screw. -Incrementally adjust the level closer to the bed by turning the screw counter-clockwise as looking at the screw head from the top. You need to physically set Part B lower by applying a bit of pressure to slide it until it engages the top of the adjustment screw. I used to the end of the hex key I was using to remove the sensor. -Adjust until you reach the desired height. A piece of paper should slide under the nozzle with some resistance. -Adjust the corner levels to allow more space between the nozzle and the bed at the corners. -Level the bed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.