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    • Gip_86undefined
      Gip_86
      last edited by Gip_86

      @droftarts

      Hi Ian, yes you‘re right. It hangs in front of it, because first it was not planned to mount a probe. Please see the pictures below.

      Edit: first have to check how to upload pictures by iPhone…

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      • Gip_86undefined
        Gip_86 @Gip_86
        last edited by Gip_86

        @gip_86 EB1A1D24-CE7C-4456-9584-74B55C6094EA.jpeg

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        • Gip_86undefined
          Gip_86 @Gip_86
          last edited by Gip_86

          Okay guys I have rewired my printhead and put the hdmi cable out, maybe it is more flexible now. I think I will give it a try 🙂
          EE60FEEF-817E-4E98-838C-4C424C46609A.jpeg

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          • fcwiltundefined
            fcwilt @Gip_86
            last edited by

            @gip_86

            Hi,

            Since you only have one Z stepper you cannot do automatic bed leveling (G32)

            Since you have a Z probe you can use that with the manual bed leveling assistant (also G32) to level the bed - assuming it has adjustment screws you can turn manually.

            And while mesh bed compensation (G29) can compensate for an out-of-level bed that is not it's intended purpose.

            I would suggest that before you do anything else you upgrade the firmware to 3.3.

            Frederick

            Printers: a E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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            • Gip_86undefined
              Gip_86 @fcwilt
              last edited by

              @fcwilt

              Hi Frederick,
              maybe it have discribed it wrong in the title. I would like to get the Z height with my IR Probe and then compensate any hills and deeps getting the mesh...

              I have 4 adjusting screws, and have now leveled on the fly. Looks good now. Mesh is deactivated.

              a3579501-a969-40fa-95cc-dd8cf482ebeb.jpg

              If after this print i will send a G29 then heightmap should be really flat.. Or what do you think?

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              • Gip_86undefined
                Gip_86
                last edited by

                Hello again,
                so print is done and looks good, bed sems to be flat!

                WhatsApp Image 2021-09-15 at 22.45.08.jpeg
                WhatsApp Image 2021-09-15 at 22.45.09.jpeg

                but why is this heightmap looking like this? It was made directly after the print. I'm very confused
                e473fdfa-12f6-417a-ac80-288f8d67c6c3-image.png

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                • cosmowaveundefined
                  cosmowave @Gip_86
                  last edited by

                  @gip_86 That's the movement of your printhead!
                  Can you mount the sensor nearer to the shafts? That should increase accuracy.

                  Mankati FSXT+, DeltaTowerV2, E3D MS/TC

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                  • fcwiltundefined
                    fcwilt @Gip_86
                    last edited by

                    @gip_86

                    The heightmap you posted reveals some bed irregularities, which are common.

                    It also shows the bed is not as level as you would like it.

                    You can read about using the manual bed leveling assistant here:

                    Bed Leveling Assistant

                    When can you update to firmware 3.3 (or later)?

                    Frederick

                    Printers: a E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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                    • Phaedruxundefined
                      Phaedrux Moderator
                      last edited by

                      Some of your config.g command syntax looks like RRF3 already.

                      M558 P1 C"zprobe.in" H5 F400 T6000

                      What firmware version are you actually using?
                      Can you share the results of sending M122 and M98 P"config.g"?

                      Can you confirm your coordinate system is right handed?

                      -X should move left, +X should move right
                      -Y should move to the nozzle to the front of the bed, +Y to the back.

                      Z-Bot CoreXY Build | Thingiverse Profile

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                      • Gip_86undefined
                        Gip_86 @Phaedrux
                        last edited by Gip_86

                        @fcwilt

                        okay thank you for this information.
                        I think i can update this weekend. but i'm not shure if it works, because i have tried it befor i have set up the machine abd i always got errors. If i update to 3.3, can i use the old config or should i do all new?
                        (because i'm not so good writing these files)

                        @phaedrux

                        here is M122, (M98 will follow this day)

                        m122
                        === Diagnostics === 
                        RepRapFirmware for Duet 2 WiFi/Ethernet version 2.03 running on Duet WiFi 1.02 or later 
                        Board ID: 0JD0M-9P6M2-NWNS4-7J1FG-3S06R-9A0ZM 
                        Used output buffers: 3 of 24 (16 max) 
                        === RTOS === 
                        Static ram: 25680 
                        Dynamic ram: 93680 of which 380 recycled 
                        Exception stack ram used: 604 
                        Never used ram: 10728 
                        Tasks: NETWORK(ready,524) HEAT(blocked,1236) MAIN(running,3780) IDLE(ready,160) 
                        Owned mutexes:
                        === Platform === 
                        Last reset 09:34:28 ago, cause: software 
                        Last software reset at 2021-09-15 21:44, reason: User, spinning module GCodes, available RAM 10792 bytes (slot 1) 
                        Software reset code 0x0003 HFSR 0x00000000 CFSR 0x00000000 ICSR 0x0041f000 BFAR 0xe000ed38 SP 0xffffffff Task 0x4e49414d 
                        Error status: 24 
                        Free file entries: 9 
                        SD card 0 detected, interface speed: 20.0MBytes/sec 
                        SD card longest block write time: 511.5ms, max retries 0 
                        MCU temperature: min 37.7, current 38.8, max 40.4 Supply voltage: min 23.8, current 24.2, max 24.5, under voltage events: 0, over voltage events: 0, power good: yes 
                        Driver 0: ok, SG min/max 0/1023 
                        Driver 1: ok, SG min/max 0/1023 
                        Driver 2: standstill, SG min/max 0/1023 
                        Driver 3: ok, SG min/max 0/1023 
                        Driver 4: standstill, SG min/max not available 
                        Date/time: 2021-09-16 07:19:21 
                        Cache data hit count 4294967295 
                        Slowest loop: 227.29ms; fastest: 0.07ms 
                        I2C nak errors 0, send timeouts 0, receive timeouts 0, finishTimeouts 0, resets 0
                        === Move === 
                        Hiccups: 0, FreeDm: 148, MinFreeDm: 124, MaxWait: 20085157ms Bed compensation in use: none, comp offset 0.000 
                        === DDARing === 
                        Scheduled moves: 21661, completed moves: 21621, StepErrors: 0, LaErrors: 0, Underruns: 0, 0 
                        === Heat === 
                        Bed heaters = 0 -1 -1 -1, chamberHeaters = -1 -1 
                        Heater 0 is on, I-accum = 0.9 
                        Heater 1 is on, I-accum = 0.4
                        
                        - WiFi – 
                        Network state is running WiFi module is connected to access point Failed messages: pending 0, notready 0, noresp 0 
                        WiFi firmware version 1.26 
                        WiFi MAC address f4:cf:a2:ea:55:43 
                        WiFi Vcc 3.36, reset reason Turned on by main processor 
                        WiFi flash size 4194304, free heap 27016 
                        WiFi IP address 192.168.0.84 
                        WiFi signal strength -65dBm, reconnections 0, sleep mode unknown 
                        Socket states: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
                        

                        Yes i can confirm that my coordinate system is right handed. as you described.

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                        • fcwiltundefined
                          fcwilt @Gip_86
                          last edited by

                          @gip_86

                          Hi,

                          There are changes that need to be made to use v3 firmware but they are not extensive.

                          You could use the configuration utility to create a new set of configuration files.

                          Or you can edit your existing files.

                          I put off doing it for quite a while but I'm glad I finally did. Version 3 firmware has many good things.

                          You cannot for from v2.x to v3.3. You have to go from 2.x to 3.0 and then from 3.0 to 3.3.

                          Printers: a E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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                          • zaptaundefined
                            zapta
                            last edited by

                            When dealing with bed mesh, it useful to remember that what we measure is not just the characteristics of the bed but also all the errors between the bed and the sensor, including x,y,z mechanical system, head errors (e.g. does it sags and tilts) and error nozzle and the sensor (e.g. if the head tilts) and sensor errors (how accurate it is, is the bed surface compatible with it, etc).

                            That's why we sometimes see measurement results that wouldn't make sense if we would measure the bed alone.

                            Having some experience with HEVO, and it's motion mechanism tends to be soft (compared to more modern extrusion+rail based designs), especially the X rods, which are thinner (8mm?) and sag or cause head tilting. I would suggest to place the sensor to have zero y offest rather than zero x offset since this will cancel better the effect of head tilting.

                            BTW, do you use two independent drivers for the Z motors? If you do, the Duet can do auto 'real' leveling between the two motor which is nice and reduces the compensation that the mesh need to do.

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                            • Phaedruxundefined
                              Phaedrux Moderator
                              last edited by

                              Updating to 3.3 isn't that hard really, but it can be confusing if you're really used to the RRF2 way. I do recommend updating though, 2.03 is ~2 years old.

                              If you still have access to DWC. Upload these 3 zip files, one at a time in the system tab. Don't extract them first. Reboot after each. Use M115 in the gcode console to verify the firmware has been applied.
                              https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/2.05.1/Duet2Firmware-2.05.1.zip
                              https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.0/Duet2and3Firmware-3.0.zip
                              https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.3/Duet2and3Firmware-3.3.zip
                              That will get your firmware and DWC up to date.

                              You can see the change logs here:
                              https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/wiki/Changelog-RRF-3.x

                              For your config, might be a good idea to run through the configurator tool and generate a fresh set for RRF3.
                              https://configtool.reprapfirmware.org/Start

                              Backup your existing config files in the sys folder in case you want to switch back to RRF2. It’s easy to switch back and forth, just upload the zip file for the version you want and then upload your config files.

                              These documents will come in handy during the conversion.
                              https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/RepRapFirmware_3_overview
                              https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode

                              Z-Bot CoreXY Build | Thingiverse Profile

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                              • Gip_86undefined
                                Gip_86 @Phaedrux
                                last edited by Gip_86

                                @phaedrux

                                ufff spent the 4 last hours to upgrade to 3.3. holy sh... nothing was working anymore. had to switchover to bossa.

                                Now it works ok. but i get a heater fault. i will try to compare to my old config

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                                • fcwiltundefined
                                  fcwilt @Gip_86
                                  last edited by

                                  @gip_86 said in differences between manual and automatic leveling:

                                  @phaedrux

                                  ufff spent the 4 last hours to upgrade to 3.3. holy sh... nothing was working anymore. had to switchover to bossa.

                                  Now it works ok. but i get a heater fault. i will try to compare to my old config

                                  If you copy-and-paste your new config.g file here (using the </> tag) we can all pitch in and take a look.

                                  It's very likely just a syntax error.

                                  Frederick

                                  Printers: a E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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                                  • Gip_86undefined
                                    Gip_86 @fcwilt
                                    last edited by Gip_86

                                    @fcwilt

                                    so this is the new config. I hava adjusted all i see to fit with the old config

                                    ; Configuration file for Duet WiFi (firmware version 3.3)
                                    ; executed by the firmware on start-up
                                    ;
                                    ; generated by RepRapFirmware Configuration Tool v3.3.2 on Sat Sep 18 2021 02:15:19 GMT+0200 (Mitteleuropäische Sommerzeit)
                                    
                                    ; General preferences
                                    G90                                            ; send absolute coordinates...
                                    M83                                            ; ...but relative extruder moves
                                    M550 P"HeVo"                                   ; set printer name
                                    M669 K1                                        ; select CoreXY mode
                                    
                                    ; Network
                                    M552 S1                                        ; enable network
                                    M586 P0 S1                                     ; enable HTTP
                                    M586 P1 S0                                     ; disable FTP
                                    M586 P2 S0                                     ; disable Telnet
                                    M575 P1 B57600 S1
                                    
                                    ; Drives
                                    M569 P0 S1                                     ; physical drive 0 goes forwards
                                    M569 P1 S1                                     ; physical drive 1 goes forwards
                                    M569 P2 S1                                     ; physical drive 2 goes forwards
                                    M569 P3 S1                                     ; physical drive 3 goes forwards
                                    M584 X0 Y1 Z2 E3                               ; set drive mapping
                                    M350 X16 Y16 Z16 E16 I1                        ; configure microstepping with interpolation
                                    M92 X80.00 Y80.00 Z400.00 E396.00              ; set steps per mm
                                    M566 X21000.00 Y21000.00 Z180.00 E54000.00     ; set maximum instantaneous speed changes (mm/min)
                                    M203 X21000.00 Y21000.00 Z180.00 E300000.00    ; set maximum speeds (mm/min)
                                    M201 X4000.00 Y4000.00 Z3000.00 E4000.00       ; set accelerations (mm/s^2)
                                    M906 X1000 Y1000 Z1000 E800 I30                ; set motor currents (mA) and motor idle factor in per cent
                                    M84 S30                                        ; Set idle timeout
                                    
                                    ; Axis Limits
                                    M208 X0 Y0 Z-1 S1                               ; set axis minima
                                    M208 X205 Y202 Z150 S0                         ; set axis maxima
                                    
                                    ; Endstops
                                    M574 X2 S1 P"xstop"                            ; configure active-high endstop for high end on X via pin xstop
                                    M574 Y2 S1 P"ystop"                            ; configure active-high endstop for high end on Y via pin ystop
                                    M574 Z1 S2                                     ; configure Z-probe endstop for low end on Z
                                    
                                    ; Z-Probe
                                    M558 P1 C"zprobe.in" H5 F120 T6000             ; set Z probe type to unmodulated and the dive height + speeds
                                    G31 P500 X40 Y-35 Z2.04                          ; set Z probe trigger value, offset and trigger height
                                    M557 X15:205 Y15:195 S20                       ; define mesh grid
                                    
                                    ; Heaters
                                    M308 S0 P"bedtemp" Y"thermistor" T100000 B4400 ; configure sensor 0 as thermistor on pin bedtemp
                                    M950 H0 C"bedheat" T0                          ; create bed heater output on bedheat and map it to sensor 0
                                    M307 H0 B0 S1.00                               ; disable bang-bang mode for the bed heater and set PWM limit
                                    M140 H0                                        ; map heated bed to heater 0
                                    M143 H0 S120                                   ; set temperature limit for heater 0 to 120C
                                    M308 S1 P"e0temp" Y"thermistor" T100000 B4400  ; configure sensor 1 as thermistor on pin e0temp
                                    M950 H1 C"e0heat" T1                           ; create nozzle heater output on e0heat and map it to sensor 1
                                    M307 H1 B0 S1.00                               ; disable bang-bang mode for heater  and set PWM limit
                                    M143 H1 S280                                   ; set temperature limit for heater 1 to 280C
                                    
                                    ; Fans
                                    M950 F1 C"fan0" Q500                           ; create fan 0 on pin fan0 and set its frequency
                                    M106 P0 S0 H-1                                 ; set fan 0 value. Thermostatic control is turned off
                                    M950 F0 C"fan1" Q500                           ; create fan 1 on pin fan1 and set its frequency
                                    M106 P1 S1 H1 T45                              ; set fan 1 value. Thermostatic control is turned on
                                    
                                    ; Tools
                                    M563 P0 D0 H1 F0                               ; define tool 0
                                    G10 P0 X0 Y0 Z0                                ; set tool 0 axis offsets
                                    G10 P0 R0 S0                                   ; set initial tool 0 active and standby temperatures to 0C
                                    
                                    ; Custom settings are not defined
                                    
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                                    • fcwiltundefined
                                      fcwilt @Gip_86
                                      last edited by

                                      @gip_86

                                      Hmm...

                                      Everything seems correct.

                                      When are you getting this fault?

                                      What is the exact message your are seeing?

                                      Thanks.

                                      Frederick

                                      Printers: a E3D MS/TC setup and a RatRig Hybrid. Using Duet 3 hardware running 3.4.6

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                                      • Gip_86undefined
                                        Gip_86 @fcwilt
                                        last edited by Gip_86

                                        @fcwilt

                                        hi Frederick

                                        this is the message i got:

                                        Error: Heater 0 fault: temperature rising much more slowly than the expected 1.3°C/sec
                                        Resume state saved
                                        Warning: Tool 0 was not driven because its heater temperatures were not high enough or it has a heater fault

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                                        • Blacksheep99undefined
                                          Blacksheep99 @Gip_86
                                          last edited by

                                          @gip_86 Have you run a PID tune of your extruder and bed?

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                                          • Gip_86undefined
                                            Gip_86 @Blacksheep99
                                            last edited by Gip_86

                                            @blacksheep99

                                            yes i have one done for the heater and the bed.

                                            Bed:
                                            Warning: heater behaviour was not consistent during tuning
                                            Auto tuning heater 0 completed after 4 idle and 25 tuning cycles in 5317 seconds. This heater needs the following M307 command:
                                            M307 H0 B0 R0.957 C113.0 D6.66 S1.00 V24.2
                                            Edit the M307 H0 command in config.g to match this. Omit the V parameter if the heater is not powered from VIN.

                                            Heater:

                                            M307 H1 B0 R2.746 C97.9:59.2 D5.41 S1.00 V24.2

                                            one question:
                                            after firmwareupdate now it takes very long to heat up the bed. is this normal?

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