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author | Arksine <arksine.code@gmail.com> | 2019-06-28 15:40:00 -0400 |
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committer | KevinOConnor <kevin@koconnor.net> | 2019-06-29 10:58:46 -0400 |
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docs: Update for latest changs to skew_correction
Signed-off-by: Eric Callahan <arksine.code@gmail.com>
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diff --git a/docs/skew_correction.md b/docs/skew_correction.md index f6b7822e..a787c9ed 100644 --- a/docs/skew_correction.md +++ b/docs/skew_correction.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ Software based skew correction can help resolve dimensional inaccuracies resulting from a printer assembly that is not perfectly square. Note -that if your printer is significantly skewed it is strongy recommended to +that if your printer is significantly skewed it is strongly recommended to first use mechanical means to get your printer as square as possible prior to applying software based correction. @@ -12,8 +12,9 @@ along the plane you want to correct. There is also a that includes all planes in one model. You want the object oriented so that corner A is toward the origin of the plane. -Make sure that the [skew_correction] module is not enabled in printer.cfg -prior to printing the calibration part. +Make sure that no skew correction is applied during this print. You may +do this by either removing the [skew_correction] module from printer.cfg +or by issuing a `SET_SKEW CLEAR=1` gcode. # Take your measurements The [skew_correcton] module requires 3 measurements for each plane you want @@ -23,18 +24,56 @@ AD do not include the flats on the corners that some test objects provide.  -# Update printer.cfg -Enter your lengths for the calibration print corresponding to the correct -plane under the [skew_correction] section in printer.cfg, for example: +# Configure your skew +Make sure [skew_correction] is in printer.cfg. You may now use the `SET_SKEW` +gcode to configure skew_correcton. For example, if your measured lengths +along XY are as follows: ``` -[skew_correction] -xy_ac_length: 140.4 -xy_bd_length: 142.8 -xy_ad_length: 99.8 +Length AC = 140.4 +Length BD = 142.8 +Length AD = 99.8 ``` -Restart your printer. If desired, you can reprint the calibration part -with skew correction enabled. The following gcode can be used to calculate -skew of a single plane and output the results: + +`SET_SKEW` can be used to configure skew correction for the XY plane. + +``` +SET_SKEW XY=140.4,142.8,99.8 +``` +You may also add measurements for XZ and YZ to the gcode: + +``` +SET_SKEW XY=140.4,142.8,99.8 XZ=141.6,141.4,99.8 YZ=142.4,140.5,99.5 +``` + +The [skew_correction] module also supports profile management in a manner +similar to [bed_mesh]. After setting skew using the `SET_SKEW` gcode, +you may use the `SKEW_PROFILE` gcode to save it: + +``` +SKEW_PROFILE SAVE=my_skew_profile +``` +After this command you will be prompted to issue a `SAVE_CONFIG` gcode to +save the profile to persistent storage. If no profile is named +`my_skew_profile` then a new profile will be created. If the named profile +exists it will be overwritten. + +Once you have a saved profile, you may load it: +``` +SKEW_PROFILE LOAD=my_skew_profile +``` + +It is also possible to remove an old or out of date profile: +``` +SKEW_PROFILE REMOVE=my_skew_profile +``` +After removing a profile you will be prompted to issue a `SAVE_CONFIG` to +make this change persist. + +# Verifying your correction +After skew_correction has been configured you may reprint the calibration +part with correction enabled. Use the following gcode to check your +skew on each plane. The results should be lower than those reported via +`GET_CURRENT_SKEW`. ``` CALC_MEASURED_SKEW AC=<ac_length> BD=<bd_length> AD=<ad_length> @@ -42,11 +81,13 @@ CALC_MEASURED_SKEW AC=<ac_length> BD=<bd_length> AD=<ad_length> # Caveats -When using the [skew_correction] module it is suggested to home all axes -before attempting a move. Homing a single axis to move could result in a -correction along the x and/or y axis, potentially leading to a homing error. +Due to the nature of skew correction it is recommended to configure skew +in your start gcode, after homing and any kind of movement that travels +near the edge of the print area such as a purge or nozzle wipe. You may +use use the `SET_SKEW` or `SKEW_PROFILE` gcodes to accomplish this. It is +also recommended to issue a `SET_SKEW CLEAR=1` in your end gcode. -It is also important to keep in mind that it is possible for [skew_correction] -to generate a correction that moves the tool beyond the printer's boundries -on the X and/or Y axes. It is recommended to arrange parts away from the -edges when using [skew_correction]. +Keep in mind that it is possible for [skew_correction] to generate a correction +that moves the tool beyond the printer's boundries on the X and/or Y axes. It +is recommended to arrange parts away from the edges when using +[skew_correction]. |