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diff --git a/docs/skew_correction.md b/docs/skew_correction.md index ed022f62..e848608f 100644 --- a/docs/skew_correction.md +++ b/docs/skew_correction.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ first use mechanical means to get your printer as square as possible prior to applying software based correction. ## Print a Calibration Object + The first step in correcting skew is to print a [calibration object](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2563185/files) along the plane you want to correct. There is also a @@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ 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 to correct; the length from Corner A to Corner C, the length from Corner B to Corner D, and the length from corner A to corner D. When measuring length @@ -28,6 +30,7 @@ AD do not include the flats on the corners that some test objects provide. ## 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: ``` @@ -72,6 +75,7 @@ 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 |