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diff --git a/docs/Probe_Calibrate.md b/docs/Probe_Calibrate.md index 48216174..3531d13c 100644 --- a/docs/Probe_Calibrate.md +++ b/docs/Probe_Calibrate.md @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ +# Probe calibration + This document describes the method for calibrating the x, y, and z offsets of an "automatic z probe" in Klipper. This is useful for users that have a `[probe]` or `[bltouch]` section in their config file. -# Calibrating probe X and Y offsets +## Calibrating probe X and Y offsets To calibrate the X and Y offset, navigate to the OctoPrint "Control" tab, home the printer, and then use the OctoPrint jogging buttons to @@ -41,7 +43,7 @@ Update the printer.cfg file with the given values, remove the tape/marks from the bed, and then issue a `RESTART` command so that the new values take effect. -# Calibrating probe Z offset +## Calibrating probe Z offset Providing an accurate probe z_offset is critical to obtaining high quality prints. The z_offset is the distance between the nozzle and @@ -85,7 +87,7 @@ If the results of PROBE_CALIBRATE are invalidated, then any previous also invalidated - it will be necessary to rerun BED_MESH_CALIBRATE after recalibrating the probe. -# Repeatability check +## Repeatability check After calibrating the probe X, Y, and Z offsets it is a good idea to verify that the probe provides repeatable results. Start by homing the @@ -143,7 +145,7 @@ bed leveling. Klipper has several manual probing tools that can be used instead - see the [Bed Level document](Bed_Level.md) for further details. -# Location Bias Check +## Location Bias Check Some probes can have a systemic bias that corrupts the results of the probe at certain toolhead locations. For example, if the probe mount @@ -177,7 +179,7 @@ maximum reported z_offset is greater than 25 microns (.025mm) then the probe is not suitable for typical bed leveling procedures. See the [Bed Level document](Bed_Level.md) for manual probe alternatives. -# Temperature Bias +## Temperature Bias Many probes have a systemic bias when probing at different temperatures. For example, the probe may consistently trigger at a |