Questions tagged [z-offset]

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Is there any well-documented 'auto z-offset' (DIY) upgrade available for 3D printers?

In addition to the question How can a force sensor automatically determine the Z-offset?. Is there any well-documented 'auto z-offset' (DIY) upgrade available for 3D printers? I'm particularly interested in using a strain gauge and upgrading the…
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How can a force sensor automatically determine the Z-offset?

The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE, apart from auto bed leveling (ABL), also has a way to calculate the Z-offset automatically. A feature I didn't hear about before. According to a Maker's Muse video, it's based on a force sensor as shown below. How does…
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Has anyone issues with Z offset because I did, so I made this chart

Z-Offset can be an issue if it's set to the wrong thing. I've seen so many Misleading YouTube videos on this subject I decided to make a chart to explain. I hope it helps some people who don't have auto level 3DPrts. Has this been an issue for…