Will this help you get your build height back (and then some) with the E3D hotend?
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:189393
(I don't know if mashing the hotend tip into the build plate as a Z-probe is going to have any effect on the orifice size over time, but it is an interesting concept that I just stumbled on for the first time today.)
Out of curiosity, have you had any problems with the E3D and PLA? I have seen mixed reports about problems printing PLA with it, and the authorized reseller that I purchased mine from strongly advised against using it with PLA.....
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:189393
(I don't know if mashing the hotend tip into the build plate as a Z-probe is going to have any effect on the orifice size over time, but it is an interesting concept that I just stumbled on for the first time today.)
Out of curiosity, have you had any problems with the E3D and PLA? I have seen mixed reports about problems printing PLA with it, and the authorized reseller that I purchased mine from strongly advised against using it with PLA.....