From b513d085a51251b0715461a473ada59254271350 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Callahan Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 15:00:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add documentation for BED_MESH_OFFSET Signed-off-by: Eric Callahan --- docs/Bed_Mesh.md | 11 +++++++++++ docs/G-Codes.md | 4 ++++ 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Bed_Mesh.md b/docs/Bed_Mesh.md index a36f9244..bdc1aa6c 100644 --- a/docs/Bed_Mesh.md +++ b/docs/Bed_Mesh.md @@ -430,3 +430,14 @@ probing the "Probe" points will refer to both the tool and nozzle locations. `BED_MESH_CLEAR` This gcode may be used to clear the internal mesh state. + +### Apply X/Y offsets + +`BED_MESH_OFFSET [X=] [Y=]` + +This is useful for printers with multiple independent extruders, as an offset +is necessary to produce correct Z adjustment after a tool change. Offsets +should be specified relative to the primary extruder. That is, a positive +X offset should be specified if the secondary extruder is mounted to the +right of the primary extruder, and a positive Y offset should be specified +if the secondary extruder is mounted "behind" the primary extruder. diff --git a/docs/G-Codes.md b/docs/G-Codes.md index a885aef1..2db1f491 100644 --- a/docs/G-Codes.md +++ b/docs/G-Codes.md @@ -433,6 +433,10 @@ The following commands are available when the supplied name from persistent memory. Note that after SAVE or REMOVE operations have been run the SAVE_CONFIG gcode must be run to make the changes to peristent memory permanent. +- `BED_MESH_OFFSET [X=] [Y=]`: Applies X and/or Y + offsets to the mesh lookup. This is useful for printers with + independent extruders, as an offset is necessary to produce + correct Z adjustment after a tool change. ## Bed Screws Helper