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Apparently there is some sort of timeout for the z height. When I have adjusted the table to do a table level or adjust nozzles, after a certain time the table drops down to the ground position, usually before I'm done. Is there any way to disable this or change the timeout time?

Yep! There is, and I think it's:

M84 S0 ; disable idle timeout

But if that's not it, one of the guys will pop in.

Okay, if M84 S0 sets the timeout to 0 and disables it, does M84 S60 set it to 60 seconds/60 minutes ?

Explorer71 wrote:Okay, if M84 S0 sets the timeout to 0 and disables it, does M84 S60 set it to 60 seconds/60 minutes ?

No earthly idea.....but probably. (I realize this is pretty low tech, but I use masking tape to tape the knob in place while I'm working, and i don't have to worry about the bed taking a ride before I'm ready. There are also several printed locks on Thingiverse if you prefer to do it that way.)

The timeout is mainly used when you pause a print, I'm not sure if it works the same for things like leveling. You can always try it....set it for a minute and see what happens when the minute is over.

Yes... Stright from the Wiki

For example, "M84 S10" will idle the stepper motors after 10 seconds of inactivity. "M84 S0" will disable idle timeout; steppers will remain powered up regardless of activity.