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docs: Add a table of contents to the FAQ 

Signed-off-by: Kevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>
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Frequently asked questions
==========================
1. [How do I calculate the step_distance parameter in the printer config file?](#how-do-i-calculate-the-step_distance-parameter-in-the-printer-config-file)
2. [Where's my serial port?](#wheres-my-serial-port)
3. [The "make flash" command doesn't work](#the-make-flash-command-doesnt-work)
4. [How do I change the serial baud rate?](#how-do-i-change-the-serial-baud-rate)
5. [Can I run Klipper on something other than a Raspberry Pi 3?](#can-i-run-klipper-on-something-other-than-a-raspberry-pi-3)
6. [Why can't I move the stepper before homing the printer?](#why-cant-i-move-the-stepper-before-homing-the-printer)
7. [Why is the Z position_endstop set to 0.5 in the default configs?](#why-is-the-z-position_endstop-set-to-05-in-the-default-configs)
8. [I converted my config from Marlin and the X/Y axes work fine, but I just get a screeching noise when homing the Z axis](#i-converted-my-config-from-marlin-and-the-xy-axes-work-fine-but-i-just-get-a-screeching-noise-when-homing-the-z-axis)
9. [When I set "restart_method=command" my AVR device just hangs on a restart](#when-i-set-restart_methodcommand-my-avr-device-just-hangs-on-a-restart)
### How do I calculate the step_distance parameter in the printer config file?
If you know the steps per millimeter for the axis then use a
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Be sure to copy-and-paste the name from the "ls" command that you ran
above as the name will be different for each printer.
### The "make flash" command doesn't work.
### The "make flash" command doesn't work
The code attempts to flash the device using the most common method for
each platform. Unfortunately, there is a lot of variance in flashing
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power is removed).
The workaround is to use a restart_method other than "command" or to
flash an updated bootloader to the AVR devices. Flashing a new
flash an updated bootloader to the AVR device. Flashing a new
bootloader is a one time step that typically requires an external
programmer - search the web to find the instructions for your
particular device.