Z Axis Optical Fine Adjustment

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After making my own version of a compact Z axis adjustment, I upgraded Marlin and started using Mesh Bed Leveling. As MBL allows for height adjustment both above or below Z MIN, I was concerned about depressing the end stop limit switch beyond its limit. Using an optical sensor allows depth below 0 without harm. The knob was created using the same knurled geometry from the MakerBot Knurled Surface Finishing Library Nut and Bolts. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9095 The first photo shows the optical configuration and second photo the earlier non-optical version installed on my printer (nearly identical). To prevent the screw from turning I increased the height slightly and added a hex rib inside the upper plastic part for a nylon locknut. A regular 3mm nut is used inside the knurled knob. There is also a bed leveling spring installed to maintain pressure. While waiting for my optical end stop to arrive, I completely re-configured my cooling fan and added an experimental yet quite effective poor mans probe; so I haven't used this configuration. However it is mostly a remix of the non-optical version I used for a while with slight hole modification for optical board and new blade. Enjoy! You can find the non optical version here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3490367 or my limit switch supports here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2894364 and my hot bed glass retainers here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2897314 This is the same Bed Leveling Knob I have posted as well.