Ender 5 Plus Z screw sync indicator

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Due to the Ender 5 Plus having independent Z screws, it is quite easy for them to get out of sync. Just removing a part can cause the bed to fall, possibly getting out of sync. If you are like me and don't run auto bed level every print this leads to crashes. These indicators will give you a quick visual indication of whether they are still synced or not. After install, you can easily sync them up before powering on the printer. Included are 4 files. The base as a single and a pair, and the pointer as a single and a pair. Print in High Quality. The pointer that fits on the coupler should have enough walls to make the band solid. I used PLA. So far so good. Requires 6x M3 x 10 SHCS screws. I did not find it necessary to tap the holes in the pointer first, but I would run the screw through before installing. To install, manually level the bed and then auto level the bed. Once you are happy, home the printer. Install the base using the front 2 stepper bolts. You may be able to use the factory ones but I found them to be a little short. Install the pointer by clipping it over the Z screw then snap down over the coupler and install your screw. If you want you can install the base before leveling. Install and align the pointer with the printer freshly homed and the power on so as to not rotate one of the screws. The pointers should always match each other from now on after a home until you do another manual level then you may have to adjust. Each tick on the base is 9 degrees, which should be 0.1mm of Z travel. There is text on the base that states this, but it is hard to read after printing.