Z depth calibration
Z depth calibration
I've had my M2 for a while and bought the v4 extruder a while back. My month for my v3b broke and I decided to just go ahead and install the v4. I have and leveled my bed but I think the z depth is off. On my prints the filament isn't sticking to bed but gathering around the tip like a rat's nest. I adjusted the z stop using a card to where the nozzle just started to catch on it but it is still doing the rat's nest around the nozzle head. Any suggestions?
Jason Powell
http://www.kyphur.com
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Re: Z depth calibration
Yeah, the Cold Set method using a business card is unfortunately the least accurate method. (Different thicknesses of cards.)
If you have a set of Metric Feeler gauges, set the Z-stop using a gauge of from 0.15 mm to 0.20 mm, while the nozzle and bed are at printing temperatures.
(It's a heck of a lot easier now to set the Z-Stop for the V4 nozzles if you have a gauge - you don't have to mess with the Z-stop bolt any more.)
We've got it written up in the Beginner's Guide (which is not just for beginners) - The Z-Stop is Item number 6 in the guide.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3342
After you have reset the Z-Stop, it's very important to adjust the starting point using the Z-Offset, as written up below:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3124
Those two steps will get you an excellent starting point for your prints.
If you have a set of Metric Feeler gauges, set the Z-stop using a gauge of from 0.15 mm to 0.20 mm, while the nozzle and bed are at printing temperatures.
(It's a heck of a lot easier now to set the Z-Stop for the V4 nozzles if you have a gauge - you don't have to mess with the Z-stop bolt any more.)
We've got it written up in the Beginner's Guide (which is not just for beginners) - The Z-Stop is Item number 6 in the guide.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3342
After you have reset the Z-Stop, it's very important to adjust the starting point using the Z-Offset, as written up below:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3124
Those two steps will get you an excellent starting point for your prints.
Re: Z depth calibration
Thank you! I'm going to have to go out to the garage and get my feeler gauges now!
Jason Powell
http://www.kyphur.com
http://www.kyphur.com
Re: Z depth calibration
What do you mean with the V4? Just how less bulky it is? Can you adjust the nozzle height?Jules wrote: (It's a heck of a lot easier now to set the Z-Stop for the V4 nozzles if you have a gauge - you don't have to mess with the Z-stop bolt any more.)
Jason Powell
http://www.kyphur.com
http://www.kyphur.com
Re: Z depth calibration
No, it has to do with the mount for the V4 and the shape of the hot end. If you will read in that guide - there is a separate Hot Set method for the Z-Stop on V4 nozzles. Much easier.kyphur wrote:What do you mean with the V4? Just how less bulky it is? Can you adjust the nozzle height?Jules wrote: (It's a heck of a lot easier now to set the Z-Stop for the V4 nozzles if you have a gauge - you don't have to mess with the Z-stop bolt any more.)
Re: Z depth calibration
Yeah, after posting that I went through them and got the printer up and working. Did a calibration test and setting up a couple of other things right this second.
Jason Powell
http://www.kyphur.com
http://www.kyphur.com
Re: Z depth calibration
Yes, thank you for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
Jason Powell
http://www.kyphur.com
http://www.kyphur.com