Manual move axis in 0.1mm steps
Hi all,
Has anyone found it possible to manually move the X,Y, or Z axis in 0.1mm steps, instead of the normal 1mm steps? When I go to --> Settings/Move_Axis --> I can only move in 1mm steps. Ideally I would be able to use the on-board controller instead of connecting the Mini to a laptop running Pronterface since I don't have a USB-A to USB-A cable on hand. I was wondering if this is possible without using Pronterface?
Thanks for any feedback 🙂
RE: Manual move axis in 0.1mm steps
I think the USB connection you want to connect to is the micro usb port not the full size one that is used for the USB stick.
RE: Manual move axis in 0.1mm steps
@gordon-w
Good point! Thank you. I will do this.
However, do you know if there is a way to change the settings on the on-board controller to change the step resolution for "Move Axis"? I would prefer this, if possible.
RE: Manual move axis in 0.1mm steps
@sebastian-shaner
I don't know, but I would imagine not. The options available in the standard firmware are somewhat limited. If you were prepared to break the link on the buddy board and install custom firmware then it might be possible, but that is way beyond my limited knowledge.
RE: Manual move axis in 0.1mm steps
That limitation is a problem in my case. I wanted to restart a failed print at the right height, but that prevents me from estimating with some precision the height of the last layer.
So that I can't use the method described in https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-print-tips-archive/instructions-to-resume-restart-a-stopped-print-e.g.-power-failure/
except if I use pronterface just because it can move by 0.1mm. Really not practical, especially on my config where the printer is in an enclosure and remotely controlled by octoprint (takes the usb connector).
One way to circumvent would be to make a one line gcode to make that -0.1mm move and print that gcode up to 9x...
That's a lot of clicks on the orange panel.