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diff --git a/docs/Delta_Calibrate.md b/docs/Delta_Calibrate.md index 023e6865..648eab13 100644 --- a/docs/Delta_Calibrate.md +++ b/docs/Delta_Calibrate.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +# Delta calibration + This document describes Klipper's automatic calibration system for "delta" style printers. @@ -14,8 +16,7 @@ tower endstop switches. If one is using Trinamic stepper motor drivers then consider enabling [endstop phase](Endstop_Phase.md) detection to improve the accuracy of those switches. -Automatic vs manual probing -=========================== +## Automatic vs manual probing Klipper supports calibrating the delta parameters via a manual probing method or via an automatic Z probe. @@ -37,8 +38,7 @@ probes are rarely suitable for use on a delta (because minor effector tilt will result in a probe location bias). If using the probe anyway, then be sure to rerun probe calibration after any delta calibration. -Basic delta calibration -======================= +## Basic delta calibration Klipper has a DELTA_CALIBRATE command that can perform basic delta calibration. This command probes seven different points on the bed and @@ -84,8 +84,7 @@ accurate enough for basic printing. If this is a new printer, this is a good time to print some basic objects and verify general functionality. -Enhanced delta calibration -========================== +## Enhanced delta calibration The basic delta calibration generally does a good job of calculating delta parameters such that the nozzle is the correct distance from the @@ -215,8 +214,7 @@ to reenter the raw distance measurements after running SAVE_CONFIG, as this command changes the printer configuration and the raw measurements no longer apply. -Additional notes ----------------- +### Additional notes * If the delta printer has good dimensional accuracy then the distance between any two pillars should be around 74mm and the width of every @@ -236,8 +234,7 @@ Additional notes arm length may result in a tilt to the effector and some of that tilt may be accounted for by adjusting the arm length parameters. -Using Bed Mesh on a Delta -========================= +## Using Bed Mesh on a Delta It is possible to use [bed mesh](Bed_Mesh.md) on a delta. However, it is important to obtain good delta calibration prior to enabling a bed |