Freestanding / XChange dial gauge mount

A double mounting system for a dial gauge for 3D printer calibration. The brand of the dial gauge is unknown but the mounting surfaces are 13.8mm external diameter.

One mount is meant to slide onto a 12mm rod, and the other is designed to screw onto an XChange toolplate.

Parts required:

Gauge clip x 2

Arm x 1

XChange mount x 2

12mm rod mount x 1

Knob x 1

Required hardware:

M4 x 35mm x 2 - Gauge clips to arm

M4 x 15mm x 2 - Arm to 12mm rod mount

M5 x 20mm x 1 (hex head) - retainer for 12mm rod mount, clamping against rod

M3 x 8mm x 4 - XChange mount to XChange tool plate

Assembly should be snug with zero wiggle. The printed parts are likely very tight by design. I filed the mounts slightly until the dial gauge would clip in securely.

Companion video: https://youtu.be/2v7EGDp55n4

Companion website: https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#xyzsteps

Print Settings

Printer:

Prusa Mini

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

150

Infill:

30

Filament:

Notes:

All parts already rotated to correction printing orientation.