Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I will show you how to upgrade your Creality Ender 3 or similar 3D printer with an adjustable z end stop. The advantage to using an adjustable z end stop is the ease of adjusting your z offset very quickly and accurately for different filaments, or if your z height position slowly creeps over time. By turning the adjustment knob slightly one way or the other, you can change your offset fractions of a millimeter at a time.
Do you want the whole kit printed for you in high quality carbon fiber PETG? All of the hardware included so you don't have to source small quantities of obscure brass inserts? You can now get the kit here:
► embracemaking.com/products/creality-ender-3-adjustable-z-end-stop-kit
The limit switch bracket that comes with the Creality Ender 3 is fixed and once you loosen the bolts holding it, you lose your z0 reference position and making fine adjustments is incredibly frustrating. This will change all of that and make your life so much easier.
Once installed, you will not have to re-level your print bed since you have not touched your bed level, BUT it doesn't hurt to do so as I did in the video just to be sure. Simply move the print head to the middle of the printer and use the classic "paper gauge" and home your z axis a few times while making adjustments to the thumb screw to dial back in your perfect z height.
Your original limit switch is re-used along with the two socket head cap screws from the original mount (and their t nuts), plus the 2 small phillips screws that held the PCB to the original bracket. What you will need is the following:
► (1) M3x20mm socket head cap screws
► (1) M3 nylon locking nut
► (1) M3 brass insert
► 3D printed parts
You can find the parts you need to print here:
► prusaprinters.org/prints/128548-creality-ender-3-adjustable-z-end-stop
This process and system *should* work on a variety of Ender 3 clones such as Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc.
Thank you to Mech Solutions for providing me with the Ender 3 V2 at a discount. This is the only compensation I received from them. Check out their website here:
► mechestore.com
Also check out their very interesting software... I will be experimenting with this software in future videos:
► cloud3dprint.com
If you guys have any questions, please put them in the comment section down below, I will try and help everyone out!
#MAKER #3DPRINTING #DIY
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► The Hacksmith
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► Adam Savage Tested
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► Thomas Sanladerer
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In this video I will show you how to upgrade your Creality Ender 3 or similar 3D printer with an adjustable z end stop. The advantage to using an adjustable z end stop is the ease of adjusting your z offset very quickly and accurately for different filaments, or if your z height position slowly creeps over time. By turning the adjustment knob slightly one way or the other, you can change your offset fractions of a millimeter at a time.
Do you want the whole kit printed for you in high quality carbon fiber PETG? All of the hardware included so you don't have to source small quantities of obscure brass inserts? You can now get the kit here:
► embracemaking.com/products/creality-ender-3-adjustable-z-end-stop-kit
The limit switch bracket that comes with the Creality Ender 3 is fixed and once you loosen the bolts holding it, you lose your z0 reference position and making fine adjustments is incredibly frustrating. This will change all of that and make your life so much easier.
Once installed, you will not have to re-level your print bed since you have not touched your bed level, BUT it doesn't hurt to do so as I did in the video just to be sure. Simply move the print head to the middle of the printer and use the classic "paper gauge" and home your z axis a few times while making adjustments to the thumb screw to dial back in your perfect z height.
Your original limit switch is re-used along with the two socket head cap screws from the original mount (and their t nuts), plus the 2 small phillips screws that held the PCB to the original bracket. What you will need is the following:
► (1) M3x20mm socket head cap screws
► (1) M3 nylon locking nut
► (1) M3 brass insert
► 3D printed parts
You can find the parts you need to print here:
► prusaprinters.org/prints/128548-creality-ender-3-adjustable-z-end-stop
This process and system *should* work on a variety of Ender 3 clones such as Voxelab Aquila, Tronxy XY-2, Alfawise U30, Longer LK4, Geeetech A10, BIQU B1, etc.
Thank you to Mech Solutions for providing me with the Ender 3 V2 at a discount. This is the only compensation I received from them. Check out their website here:
► mechestore.com
Also check out their very interesting software... I will be experimenting with this software in future videos:
► cloud3dprint.com
If you guys have any questions, please put them in the comment section down below, I will try and help everyone out!
#MAKER #3DPRINTING #DIY
****************************************************************
If you enjoy and have benefited from my content and are feeling generous I would love your support! You can "buy me a coffee" here:
► paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V2T6MEFUGP73Y
By supporting my channel you are encouraging me to continue with this time consuming endeavor. A lot of time goes into design work, building my projects, filming the videos, editing the videos, etc. Plus it all costs money! Your generosity goes a long way in helping me bring you better content as often as I can!
Follow me on Instagram!
► instagram.com/embracemaking
If you liked this video, perhaps you will also enjoy some channels that I personally find inspiring and interesting...
DIY and MAKER:
► The Hacksmith
youtube.com/channel/UCjgpFI5dU-D1-kh9H1muoxQ
► Adam Savage Tested
youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA
► Thomas Sanladerer
youtube.com/user/ThomasSanladerer
