Maker Gear M2 Dial Indicator Mount and Indicator Point

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For simplified bed leveling and Z-stop indication just behind the nozzle. An update of the r2 extruder motor mount with gussets added for strength and a post (10 mm) for mounting a standard dial indicator with a standard post clamp. The printed dial indicator point can be installed between any standard indicator point and the indicator shaft. The bed leveling and Z-stop setup is quick and I have been adjusting the Z stop to -.005 in to get good prints. Instructions Both components were printed with PLA using Simplify 3D with the fine setting, 80% fill and auto generate supports on. The indicator point was printed upright with manual supports added all along the spine (looks like a harp) and used the hex wrenches (2 mm and 4 mm) provided with the M2 to ream the indicator attachment holes then sanded the point and support areas smooth. The extruder mount was printed with the cable caddy pointing up and required removal of the auto-generated supports in the holes (difficult but doable) and along the front of the post. The post on the extruder mount required some sanding to smooth it out