3D Printer Head - Panasonic GX-H8A Proximity Sensor

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You could try an IR sensor, works great on glass and fits just fine in the original print head.

Full installation write up and it has been installed by others,

For all who want level on glass

I wanted an alternative sensor that would work on glass and if possible would fit within the main body of the print head. After some research I found an IR sensor that gets good reviews for accuracy and is small. It is 3.3V or 5V and logic high when triggering so I knew there would be some wiring issues but it’s small enough to fit on the right of the nozzle replacing the existing sensor and the right side fan duct. I think the right side fan duct doesn’t work well ( its removed in the new he…