Will `G28 W` mid-print solve Z disorientation?
I'm trying to figure out whether this could be a good solution to my problem.
I sometimes use the M600 gcode to make multi-color prints, i.e. change the color manually in the middle of the print.
It happened a few times that some filament got stuck, and in the process of setting it loose, I applied too much pressure on the extruder and moved it in the z direction ever so slightly. This caused the print to fail, because the next layer was around 50 micron too high.
My question: If I were to add a `G28 W` command (Auto-home without mesh bed leveling) will this recalibrate the Z height and solve any problems I had? (I already know that I need to be responsible for the `G28 W` movement to not cause any part of the printer to crash into my prints, I'm doing small prints far from the home area so this wouldn't be a problem.)
Thanks for your help,
Ram Rachum.
Re: Will `G28 W` mid-print solve Z disorientation?
Hi,
This may be possible since the auto home will reset the axis position. But after it, you will need to add the proper g-code to go back to the current layer height.
You can try it, you don't risk much except ruining your print.
Re: Will `G28 W` mid-print solve Z disorientation?
Thanks LaPointe! I'll give it a try.