Last week I installed a genuine ANTCLABS BL-Touch from Amazon.ca on my Creality Ender 3.

I did a lot of research on a variety of automated leveling devices that are compatible with my printer and finally settled on the BL-Touch because of ease of installation, price, and quality.

Despite the apparent easy installation, I was intimidated to jump in, knowing that I needed to work with Marlin and do some basic rewiring to my printer. After utilizing a number of YouTube videos, including a number of videos from Teaching Tech…With this being the most helpful

• How to: Ender 3 BLTOUCH with SD Card Support and No Wires Cut

I managed to get the BL Touch installed and mostly functioning. I ran through as much troubleshooting as possible and finally broke down to ask for help.

The above guide is for a BL Touch V2…I purchased a BL Touch V3 – Thinking it was a V2 (at least the Amazon page said it was).

Once I realized the V2 was actually a V3 – the fix was pretty simple. Luckily Teaching Tech’s YouTube channel saves the day again with this video detailing 3 fixes for the BL Touch V3.

Once I applied the first fix, the BL Touch worked flawlessly, and still does by giving me that perfect first layer.

I’m excited to continue working with the BL Touch and exploring all of the add-ons and plug ins that are available.