Dual Z endstops and G30
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@fcwilt unfortunately my z probe is the scanning probe, and consistent it is not for single "touch" probes.
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@micaheli said in Dual Z endstops and G30:
@fcwilt unfortunately my z probe is the scanning probe, and consistent it is not for single "touch" probes.
Which is why all of my printers now have, or will shortly have, both regular Z probes (BLTouch types) and the E3D Scanning Z probe.
I was working on the design for the last printer just before I saw your reply.
Frederick
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@fcwilt what makes that an E3D scanning probe?
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@micaheli said in Dual Z endstops and G30:
@fcwilt what makes that an E3D scanning probe?
The design is not complete yet.
The SZP board is there.
I'm working on mounting the coil.
Give me 5 minutes and I can show you the first attempt.
Frederick
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@fcwilt Are you just referring to the Duet3D Scanning Z Probe/SZP/Coil? That's what I'm using too. I just don't consider it a viable touch probe. Yet.
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@micaheli said in Dual Z endstops and G30:
@fcwilt Are you just referring to the Duet3D Scanning Z Probe/SZP/Coil? That's what I'm using too. I just don't consider it a viable touch probe. Yet.
Yes, which is why you see a BLTouch there as well.
Frederick
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@fcwilt I just can't do it. I have BL touches on my other printers... But it's just such an OG.method. I wanted something fancier.... I guess nothing exists... Klicky? Lol
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@micaheli said in Dual Z endstops and G30:
@fcwilt I just can't do it. I have BL touches on my other printers... But it's just such an OG.method. I wanted something fancier.... I guess nothing exists... Klicky? Lol
OG? What does that mean.
I have tried my every type of Z probe I was able to get and I have returned to the BLTouch.
Inductive are quiet but not very accurate.
The Euclid involved mounting it and dismounting it.
A BLTouch type from another company simply didn't work and I tried six of them.
IR types are fussy about bed surfaces and I use a magnetic system with different surfaces, and that got the IR kicked to the curb.
Now with the SZP the BLTouch is only clicking when setting the Z=0 datum (one click) or probing for bed leveling (three clicks) so the annoying noise is not an issue.
Frederick
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@fcwilt OG is "original gangster". Means old school.
I guess I just have hope that there would be a fancy new way that works better. Guess not. Boo.
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@micaheli said in Dual Z endstops and G30:
@fcwilt OG is "original gangster". Means old school.
I guess I just have hope that there would be a fancy new way that works better. Guess not. Boo.
I have tried many and they often sound great but end up disappointing.
The BLTouch may be old school but it just works.
Here is how the coil will be mounted (more or less)
