Just got a Creality Ender 3 V2, and I am interested in BL Touch

[Peter]

I like this package:

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Leve...MHSkot9gGf7v44

I found from this link:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bltouch&language=en_US&linkCode=sl2&linkId=1f74b54d5b9840566662d2c4c1d66370&tag=drvax-20&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

but I don't think It will work. Anyone know of an alternative?

Thanks

[Geit]

Did you check the video?

The notes below the video give links to any required resources to make the conversion

[Peter]

The second link is from the video. I've asked around, and was told the package (first link, from the second link) wouldn't work.

Do you know of a package like the one I linked that has a compatible BL Touch?

Thanks

[Ender5r]

Geit, I haven't watched that video, and don't have time ATM: does Irv specify exactly which BL Touch option he used in the video, cause his link just links to a general list of BL Touch options.

[irvshapiro]

The Smith3d firmware supports the version 3.1 BLTouch from ANTCLABS.

Here is an affiliate link to one with a 1-meter extension cable. I found this cable long enough but some people think it would be better to have a longer cable:

https://amzn.to/33RDEaZ

[Peter]

The Smith3d firmware supports the version 3.1 BLTouch from ANTCLABS.

Here is an affiliate link to one with a 1-meter extension cable. I found this cable long enough but some people think it would be better to have a longer cable:

https://amzn.to/33RDEaZ

Thank you very much, Mr. Shapiro. Do you have a package or list of links for your recommended upgrades?

[irvshapiro]

The links are in the description of the YouTube video:

[Peter]

I meant upgrades in general, sorry.

[irvshapiro]

I am leaving this Ender 3 V2 stock with the exception of the BLTouch and putting BuildTak on top of the glass bed.

[Peter]

Thanks for your time and this forum. I really enjoy your YouTube videos.

[Peter]

Update:

I just recieved the BL Touch, and installed it today. I had Mr. Shapiro's installation video playing, and I i installed it easily.

Thank you, Mr. Shapiro!

[roon4660]

For my edification what is the advantage of adding the BL touch? I am quite content to level my ender 3 pro manually.

[Geit]

For my edification what is the advantage of adding the BL touch? I am quite content to level my ender 3 pro manually.

It is only useful when you often change your print surface (and thickness) or when you have a bend print surface.

With a perfectly flat print surface there is no real reason for a BL touch. You still need to configure your z offset, anyway.

Beside that, it is just for lazy people not willing to level the bed by hand. I don´t have a z sensor on any of my printers. Just a static switch I can adjust in height to change the global z offset without the need of using the printers firmware.

[roon4660]

Good I didn't feel that it would be worth the time and the money to install.

[Peter]

Despite having a glass bed, I see the z-axis raising and lowering as it's printing.