AnkerMake M5 Sensor Mount

This is a simple way to install a temperature/humidity sensor on top of your AnkerMake M5; I got tired of mine just sitting in front of the printer. My design was inspired by this one but unfortunately it's specific to the ThermoPro TP50, and I have a TP49… Since most (if not all) of the ThermoPro models (and other brands I assume) seem to have a magnet on the back, and since I've been itching to design something with a magnet in it, I figured it would be a more flexible way to handle things (even if I did make a mess of the glue job #shame). I also wanted to make use of some “wasted space” above the z-axis column, and leave more room above the crossbar for other accessories.

The magnet used is a 10x10x3mm rare earth magnet, and provides plenty of support for my sensor, which weighs 58g. Other models like the TP50 are heavier at 77g, but I believe the magnet should be plenty strong enough for them as well.

There are three different sizes:

• The small model is the one pictured, and should be a fit for models with up to 38mm/1.5" between the center of the magnet and the bottom of the sensor case (TP49, TP157, TP357).
• The medium should be a fit for up to 64mm/2.5" (TP50).
• The large should be a fit for up to 90mm/3.75" (TP53, TP55).

All of this information is based on what I could find on the internet, since I only own a TP49; if you have a different model, please let me know how it works out and I will update this text (and/or try to adjust the design if possible).

Note that I have nor printed/tested the medium and large versions, but they are identical to the small one, just with a taller riser.

Update 2023-05-09: Added medium and large models that use a peg instead of a magnet. As it turns out, the magnet is strong enough to hold the sensor, but not to keep it straight; mine would often end up crooked. Someone also brought to my attention that the TP55 has dual magnets on the back, which doesn't work well with this design. Since most sensors seem to also have a hanging hole on the back, I replaced the magnet hole with a small peg that should (hopefully) be a fit for most sensor models.