I'd love to see support for temperature compensated probes like those used on the Prusa mk3. I've found this to be a big benefit and has definitely helped eliminate temperature related variance in the triggering distance.

I really like this idea.

Wouldn't temperature controlling the entire enclosure be easier and provide more consistent results?

I'd love to see support for temperature compensated probes like those used on the Prusa mk3. I've found this to be a big benefit and has definitely helped eliminate temperature related variance in the triggering distance.

Great news! I'd definitely be interested in assisting with testing.

My Prusa MK3 arrives on Monday, so happy to both compare how both implementations work in practice.

@DjDemonD:

Have you considered other probing options. Smarteffector or piezo probes are not affected by temperature in this way? If prusa are temperature compensating their pinda probe then it must be capacitative, these are not a great choice generally but if you have sufficient control of the entire machine as prusa do they can be made to work. I wonder if they have a humidity sensor too?

I'm 99% sure that Prusa is using inductive sensor like they have in the past. Previously they actually had specific locations on the PCB heater that were also used for calibration. I'm not sure how that will work with the new spring steel print bed.

I've thought about using a different type of sensor, but just haven't had the time to actually follow through on it.

I've preordered one so I can play I with the new features. I'm really excited about how much more reliable these sorts of additions will make 3D printing.

I'd be very interested in seeing support for the temperature compensated bed probe. I've been having horrible issues with fluctuations in readings with my inductive probe based on temperature.

I'm also desperate for someone to come out with custom-sized version of the magnetic spring steel bed, but that's a different topic entirely.

@dc42:

@kelchm, you don't need USB or PanelDue to complete the upgrade. See https://duet3d.com/wiki/DuetWiFiFirmware_1.19_alpha#Getting_ready_to_upgrade. But I recommend you wait until I have released beta 5.

Just reviewing the steps again it seems step 2 under 'Doing the upgrade' requires a PanelDue or USB:
"When the Duet has restarted after the firmware upgrade, execute the SetNetwork macro on PanelDue or via USB (if using USB then the command is M98 P/macros/SetNetwork)."

Is there any reasonable way to complete the upgrade without USB or a PanelDue (specifically getting reconnected to wifi)? Hooking up a USB cable to my printer is a gigantic pain.

@LeonMF:

It would be lovely if S3D fixed their atrocious settings management…

It would be, but I've given up hope at this point.

Seems like a ton of work (and expensive) compared to just using 3M 465MP to adhere PEI directly to your glass or aluminum bed.