{"title":"Auto Bed Leveling Sensors","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePerfect First Layers, Automatically\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual bed leveling is the most time-consuming, frustrating, and failure-prone routine in FDM printing. Auto bed leveling eliminates it. An ABL probe maps the actual surface of your bed before every print — measuring dozens of points across the build area — and instructs your firmware to compensate for any unevenness in real time. The result is a consistent, perfectly gapped first layer across the entire bed, every single time, without touching a knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Auto Bed Leveling Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore each print begins, the probe travels across a grid of points on the bed and measures the exact height at each location. This data builds a mesh map of the bed surface. During printing, the firmware raises or lowers the Z-axis dynamically as the nozzle moves across the bed, following the contours of the mesh. Even a bed that is visibly unlevel produces perfect first layers once a mesh is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBLTouch \u0026amp; CRTouch — The Industry Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLTouch and its compatible alternatives like the CRTouch are the most widely used ABL probes in the FDM community. They use a small deployable pin that physically touches the bed surface for measurement — making them compatible with any bed material including glass, PEI, and bare aluminum. They connect to your printer's control board via a standard 5-pin connector and are supported natively by Marlin, Klipper, and most major firmware variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLTouch-compatible probes work with the vast majority of FDM printers including the entire Ender 3 and CR-10 family, Prusa MK series, Artillery, and any printer running Marlin or Klipper firmware. A compatible mounting bracket for your specific printer model is required — these are widely available as 3D printable files or as included accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Is Considered the Best Single Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other upgrade delivers as immediate and consistent an improvement to daily printing experience. Manual tramming becomes a rare maintenance task instead of a session ritual. First-layer failures drop dramatically. Prints that previously required supervision through the first few layers can be started and left unattended with confidence. For any printer without ABL, it is the first upgrade to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABL sensors work on top of your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-beds\"\u003eheated bed\u003c\/a\u003e and complement any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-bed-surfaces\"\u003eprint surface\u003c\/a\u003e. For the electronics side of installation, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-electronics\"\u003e3D printer electronics \u0026amp; mainboards\u003c\/a\u003e. Back to the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/3d-printer-parts\"\u003e3D Printer Parts \u0026amp; Accessories guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"e3d-revo-voron-pz-probe-piezo-bed-leveling-probe-for-revo-voron-hotend","title":"E3D Revo PZ Probe Voron - Piezo Bed Leveling Probe for Revo Voron Hotend","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePiezoelectric Bed Leveling Probe Built Into Your Revo Heatsink, Voron Stealthburner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revo PZ Probe Voron is E3D's answer to a question every Voron builder eventually asks: \u003cem\u003ewhat if the nozzle itself was the probe?\u003c\/em\u003e That's exactly what this is. A piezoelectric sensor is factory-fitted directly inside a Revo Voron heatsink — so when your nozzle touches the bed during Z-homing, the probe triggers instantly, no separate sensor needed. No Tap arm. No Klicky magnet. No separate mount. Just the nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eThis is the Coldside only\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heatsink with the PZ Probe built in. It does NOT include a HeaterCore, nozzle, or heater block. You need to pair it with a compatible Revo Hotside pack (see section below). If you need a complete Revo Voron hotend, check the Hotside pairing options below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNot plug-and-play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installation requires Klipper configuration. Some sensitivity tuning may be needed depending on your motion system rigidity. Read the full \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/e3d-online.com\/pages\/help-centre-revo-voron\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eE3D technical datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnboxing Video by LeeMerie3D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"E3D Revo PZ Probe Voron Unboxing by LeeMerie3D\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbAkITl6HdI?si=SHV1JcAOl_pz8ZjE\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Installation and Klipper Configuration Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"E3D Revo PZ Probe Voron Full Installation and Klipper Setup\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gC-LkeL-Qi8?si=zm4EGpq2X3bZX4A1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does a Piezoelectric Probe Work? (Simple Version)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know how some lighters click and spark without batteries? They use a piezoelectric crystal — squeeze it and it produces electricity. The PZ Probe uses the exact same physics. A tiny piezo element is embedded inside the heatsink. The moment your Revo nozzle touches the print bed during Z-homing, the physical impact compresses the piezo crystal, it generates an electrical signal, and your printer knows exactly where the bed surface is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the \u003cstrong\u003enozzle IS the probe\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is zero offset between where the probe measures and where the filament actually prints. That's what makes this more accurate than systems that measure from a point next to the nozzle and then calculate the offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This vs Voron TAP or Klicky Probe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRevo PZ Probe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoron TAP\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKlicky Probe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbe IS the nozzle?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Separate sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (heatsink + cables)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Under 40g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Heavier (moving arm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Extra hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoving parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ None\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Sliding rail mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Dock\/undock magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ offset after nozzle swap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Calibrate once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ May need reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlipper config needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with Revo nozzle swaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Designed for it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Works but no auto Z offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Works but no auto Z offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalibrate Once. Swap Nozzles Forever.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the main reason Voron builders choose the PZ Probe. E3D's Revo nozzles swap at room temperature with your fingers — no tools, no hot tightening. But even with precise manufacturing, nozzles can vary slightly in total length. Normally that means re-doing your Z offset every time you swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the PZ Probe: calibrate your Z offset \u003cstrong\u003eonce\u003c\/strong\u003e to account for your motion system's flexibility. After that, screw in any Revo nozzle, run your bed mesh, and print. The probe compensates automatically. That's the \"Easy PZ\" workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight — Under 40g Total\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire assembly — heatsink, piezo element, and cables — weighs under 40g. That's significantly less than a Voron TAP setup (which adds a sliding optical rail mechanism) or any external probe mounted to the toolhead. Less weight on the toolhead means less inertia, which means cleaner input shaping results and higher reliable print speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heatsink drops in exactly where your standard Revo Voron heatsink sits — it's a direct replacement, same form factor. The only extra step is routing the \u003cstrong\u003eFlat Flex Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e (included) from the heatsink through the cable channel to the PZ Probe Board, then connecting the board to your mainboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the SteveBuilds mount on the Stealthburner, you'll need \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/967076-e3d-pz-board-mount-voron-stealthburner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2 additional printed parts\u003c\/a\u003e to mount the PZ Board to the X-carriage — files are free on Printables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Notes Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMax 5V input — do not exceed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceeding 5V can permanently damage the PZ Probe board. Check your mainboard's probe port voltage before connecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNot plug-and-play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires Klipper configuration, including setting trigger direction, output polarity (check batch number on back of PCB), and Z motor current reduction during probing. Starting point: 40% motor current during probing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRigid motion system required for best results.\u003c\/strong\u003e The more rigid your Z axis, the more consistent the probe. Loose belts or low Z tension cause false triggers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDisassembly voids warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heatsink is assembled to a specific torque. Taking it apart affects impact sensitivity and voids E3D's warranty coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBed damage is not covered under warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always run probing with reduced Z motor current to prevent the nozzle from crashing into the bed if a trigger fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbe type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiezoelectric (impact trigger — simulates a switch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRising-edge (default: value = 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax input voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V — do not exceed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C \/ UART (configurable on PZ Board)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlipper (configuration required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (heatsink + cables)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 40g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoron TAP, Klicky Probe, and other Z-probe systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoron Stealthburner (drop-in Revo Voron heatsink replacement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional part required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Flex Cable (included) — no extra hardware to source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHotside included?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ No — Coldside only. Pair with a Revo Hotside pack.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair With a Hotside — Complete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PZ Probe is the \u003cstrong\u003eColdside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heatsink and probe. To print, you also need a Revo Hotside pack (HeaterCore + nozzles). Choose the one that matches how you print:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" alt=\"E3D Revo Hotside pairing options for Revo Voron PZ Probe — Starter, High Flow, High Flow X, Genius 400, Genius Metal\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/0692\/5480\/files\/Picture5_9e8d90e5-1325-417e-a5ae-53b8d3f88fee_png.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHotside Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard speeds with PLA, PETG, and ASA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum print speed on your Voron — push the limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Flow X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh flow + abrasive resistance for CF\/GF filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenius 400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh temperature + high flow + abrasive printing in one kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenius Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe maximum — metal-capable, all features unlocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cem\u003eNote: Hotside packs are sold separately. Each includes the HeaterCore (heater + thermistor) and a selection of Revo nozzles for immediate use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoron Stealthburner users\u003c\/strong\u003e running Revo who want to eliminate the TAP arm entirely — less weight, fewer moving parts, same (or better) Z accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequent nozzle swappers\u003c\/strong\u003e on Revo who are tired of recalibrating Z offset every single time — PZ Probe makes nozzle changes genuinely seamless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed-focused builders\u003c\/strong\u003e where every gram on the toolhead matters — under 40g total vs TAP or any external probe solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKlipper-comfortable users\u003c\/strong\u003e who don't mind a config file — this is not a beginner product, but for someone who has already tuned a Voron, setup is straightforward following the E3D guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilders who want a perfect first layer every time\u003c\/strong\u003e without manual adjustment — the piezo mesh is generated from the actual print nozzle, which means the mesh is as accurate as it can possibly be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including Mineral Oils, Lead, and Nickel, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Read more at P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735645221158,"sku":"E3D2179","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/e3d-revo-voron-pz-probe-bed-leveling-probe-for-revo-voron-hotend-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-e3d-282159.jpg?v=1773259410"}],"url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/collections\/auto-bed-leveling.oembed","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}