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@@ -117,6 +117,26 @@
# using a probe to home the z-axis, it is recommended to define
# a [homing_override] section in printer.cfg to home toward the
# center of the print area.
+#
+# Visual Examples:
+# bed_shape = rectangular, probe_count = 3,3:
+# x---x---x (max_point)
+# |
+# x---x---x
+# |
+# (min_point) x---x---x
+#
+# bed_shape = round, probe_count = 5, radius = r:
+# x (0,r) end
+# /
+# x---x---x
+# \
+# (-r,0) x---x---x---x---x (r,0)
+# \
+# x---x---x
+# /
+# x (0,-r) start
+#
#[bed_mesh]
#speed: 50
# The speed (in mm/s) of non-probing moves during the
@@ -130,21 +150,34 @@
#sample_retract_dist: 2.0
# The distance (in mm) to retract between each sample if
# sampling more than once. Default is 2mm.
+#bed_shape: rectangular
+# Defines the shape of the bed for probing. May be 'rectangular',
+# as is common for cartesian printers, or 'round', as is common for
+# delta printers. Default is rectangular.
+#radius:
+# Defines the radius to probe when the bed_shape is 'round'. Note
+# that the radius is relative to the nozzle's origin, if using a
+# probe be sure to account for its offset. This parameter must be
+# provided if the bed_shape is 'round'.
#min_point:
-# An X,Y point defining the minimum coordinate to probe on
-# the bed. Note that this refers to the nozzle position,
-# and take care that you do not define a point that will move
-# the probe off of the bed. This parameter must be provided.
+# Defines the minimum x,y position to probe when the bed_shape
+# is 'rectangular'. Note that this refers to the nozzle position,
+# take care that you do not define a point that will move the
+# probe off of the bed. This parameter must be provided.
#max_point:
-# An X,Y point defining the maximum coordinate to probe on
-# the bed. Follow the same precautions as listed in min_point.
+# Defines the maximum x,y position to probe when the bed_shape
+# is 'rectangular'. Follow the same precautions as listed in min_point.
# Also note that this does not necessarily define the last point
# probed, only the maximum coordinate. This parameter must be provided.
#probe_count: 3,3
-# A comma separated pair of integer values (X,Y) defining the number
-# of points to probe along each axis. A single value is also valid,
-# in which case that value will be for both axes. Default is 3,3
-# which probes a 3x3 grid.
+## OR ##
+#probe_count: 5
+# For 'rectangular' beds, this is a comma separate pair of integer
+# values (X,Y) defining the number of points to probe along each axis.
+# A single value is also valid, in which case that value will be applied
+# to both axes. 'Round' beds only accept a single integer value that is
+# applied to both axes. The probe count must be odd for round beds.
+# Default is 3,3 for 'rectangular' beds, and 5 for 'round' beds.
#fade_start: 1.0
# The gcode z position in which to start phasing out z-adjustment
# when fade is enabled. Default is 1.0.