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Pete
 Pete
(@pete-3)
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Live Z - First layer CAL, cannot go Postivie ?

Hi ALL

My printer went stupid  so I've reset the calibrations (XYZ) and used the wizard again..  The Z is too high and I want to change the live Z to get closer.  I can rotate the wheel to get a - (minus number) however I cannot go past 00:00 and get a positive number (to get closer).  This must have changed in a firmware release ?  I need to get the nozzle closer using Live Z, any idea ?

 

Thankyou

Posted : 24/06/2022 8:53 am
Robin
(@robin)
Prominent Member
RE: Live Z - First layer CAL, cannot go Postivie ?

negative means closer. 00.00 is "all the way up". Normal range is -1.00 to -1.8 if you installed your PINDA according to the instructions.

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Posted : 24/06/2022 9:07 am
Pete
 Pete
(@pete-3)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Live Z - First layer CAL, cannot go Postivie ?

Just chatting to support and they said the same thing, oops 🙂  I swear the older firmware had it the other way around !!!  Anyway, all good... thankyou !!!

Posted : 24/06/2022 9:09 am
fuchsr
(@fuchsr)
Famed Member
RE:

You'll need to move the PINDA lower

The Super PINDA should have about 1.5 mm distance between nozzle and sensor, so that you’re around -1 when your Live Z is correct. That gives you enough wiggle room up and down.

Instructions for adjusting the PINDA are in:

Mini: https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/how-to-replace-superpinda-mini-mini_179912  

Mk3S: https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/how-to-replace-superpinda-mk3s-mk3s_179920  

I put this little helper on Printables to help position the PINDA: https://www.printables.com/model/57192

Works better than zip ties or credit cards, which have less well-defined heights.

Posted : 24/06/2022 10:16 am
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