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Answered How to set Z offset in MatterControl

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  1. Ira S

    Ira S New Member

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    Hi,

    Just got a used R1 and it seems to be a pretty decent printer. I have a Prusa i3, so I"m pretty familiar with the in's and out's of setup, slicing, etc in general.

    As part of setting up this new printer, I've determined that I need a Z-offset of around 0.9 to 1.0. I've clicked on Offset 1, but when I turn everything off, and back on again, and start a new print, the Z-offset drops back to 0.3.

    From reading the manual, it seems to say that clicking one of the Offset settings should be permanent, but it isn't. How do I get my 1.0 offset to be permanent?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Ira S, Apr 22, 2017
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    Add this to the startup GCode block:

    M565 Z-1.0

    It should come after the G28; but before the G29;

    G28;
    M565 Z-1.0
    G29;

    I don't use MatterControl but the docs say this is how to edit the startup GCode:

    http://wiki.mattercontrol.com/SETTINGS/Printer/Custom_G-Code/Start_G-Code

    The number is negative when used with the M565.
    MORE NEGATIVE -> further from bed
    LESS NEGATIVE -> closer to bed
     
    #2 mark tomlinson, Apr 22, 2017

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