From cfb100c4a1526762a78a55cdfd9c9c6ecf682705 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eddie Ehlin Date: Thu, 20 May 2021 15:30:46 +0200 Subject: Added readme file for keeping a log of the project...and troubleshooting logs. --- README | 53 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 53 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README diff --git a/README b/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3c3a69c --- /dev/null +++ b/README @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# CR10S with BLTouch (3.1) and Marlin 2.0.x + +## Why try 2.0? +Installation of BLTouch has been done following instructions that shipped with the kit (Creality kit) and all is working using the precompiled version of Marlin (1.1.6) that Creality provides. +ABL is working as well. + +It only covers the 3x3 point ABL and I would like to experiment with more probe points but most important is to remove support for "Power loss detection" which writes each OP onto the SD-card... + +## Wiring & installation +Premise: Since it is working in precompiled firmware provided by Creality, I assume the wiring is sound? + +## Troubleshooting + +### 2021-05-20 +**Marlin version: 2.0.8.1 (using CR10S example config as base)** + +- Flashed 2.0.8.1 (using CR10S V1 example config as base and applied changes for enabling BLTouch) +- Specified Z-probe offset to -2.58 (which worked and was used in 1.1.6 blob provided by Creality with BLTouch support) + +**Testing of endstops** +- M119 while triggering endstop for X -> Triggered +- M119 while not triggering endstop for X -> open +- M119 while triggering endstop for Y -> Triggered +- M119 while not triggering endstop for Y -> open +- Deploying BLTouch probe from within BLTouch control panel. +- M119 while probe is deployed: Z -> open +- Stowing probe (with a paper) +- M119 while probe is stowed: Z -> Triggered + +**Testing homing of axes** +- G28 X -> Homes X without any problem (issued multiple times in a row with correct outcome) +- G28 Y -> Homes Y without any problem (issued multiple times in a row with correct outcome) +- G28 Z -> Moves to safe homing place, deploys probe and then moves up a tiny bit and then down a tiny but (all in mid air, say 5cm above bed). Probe never touches the bed. + +**Note**: If i ONLY do homing of X and Y it works in arbitrary order, but as soon I've tried to home Z and then issuing G28 X or Y the printer halts. + +### 2020-02-22 +**Marlin version: 2.0.3 (using CR10S example config as base)** +Enabled PINS_DEBUGGING and ran M43 S which gave the following: + Servo probe test + - using index: 0, deploy angle: 10, stow angle: 90 + - Probe Z_MIN_PIN: 18 + - Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING: false + - Check for BLTOUCH + = BLTOUCH Classic 1.2, 1.3, Smart 1.0, 2.0, 2.2, 3.0, 3.1 detected + ** Please trigger probe within 30 sec ** + . Pulse width: 30ms or more + = BLTOUCH V3.1 detected. + ok P15 B3 + +See thread at reddit.com: https://www.reddit.com/r/CR10/comments/f7h4cn/cr10s_with_bltouch_and_marlin_20x + + -- cgit v1.2.3