diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f904344..0a36017 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ I am creating these files for my personal use and cannot be held responsible for - Filament runout sensor usage implemented. - Minimum configuration settings for Mainsail/Fluiddpi to work. - A SuperSlicer config bundle that contains the printer configurations for the SV06/Plus, as well as what are considered by many to be the best print settings available for any FDM printer ([Ellis' SuperSlicer Profiles](https://github.com/AndrewEllis93/Ellis-SuperSlicer-Profiles)). -- `NEW` A PrusaSlicer config bundle based on Ellis' SuperSlicer Profiles. +- `NEW` dancing blob A PrusaSlicer config bundle based on Ellis' SuperSlicer Profiles. - Bed model and texture to use in SuperSlicer/PrusaSlicer. - Macros - **Improved** mechanical gantry calibration/`G34` macro that provides the user audio feedback, and time to check the calibration. @@ -47,8 +47,8 @@ I am creating these files for my personal use and cannot be held responsible for - Parking macros (parks the printhead at various locations): `PARKFRONT`, `PARKFRONTLOW`, `PARKREAR`, `PARKCENTER`, `PARKBED`. - Load/unload filament macros. - `PURGE_LINE` macro. - - `NEW` `TEST_SPEED` macro. Find instructions [here](#how-do-i-use-the-test_speed-macro). -- `NEW` Klipper Adaptive Meshing & Purging (KAMP) added (disabled by default)! Read about it [here](#how-do-i-enable-kamp-klipper-adaptive-meshing--purging). + - `NEW` dancing blob `TEST_SPEED` macro. Find instructions [here](#how-do-i-use-the-test_speed-macro). +- `NEW` dancing blob Klipper Adaptive Meshing & Purging (KAMP) added (disabled by default)! Read about it [here](#how-do-i-enable-kamp-klipper-adaptive-meshing--purging). ## Stay Up-to-Date @@ -69,8 +69,8 @@ Although I've made switching over to Klipper as easy as is possible, it can stil - Make sure your printer is in good physical condition, because print and travel speeds will be _a lot faster_ than they were before. Beginner's would be wise to go through the steps mentioned [here](https://github.com/bassamanator/everything-sovol-sv06/blob/main/initialsteps.md). Consider yourself warned. - Follow the steps in order. - If an error was reported at a step, do no proceed to the next step. -- It is assumed that you are connected to your host Raspberry Pi (or other host device) via SSH, and that your printer motherboard is connected to the host via a data USB cable. Note that most of the micro USB cables that you find at home are _unlikely_ to be data cables, and it's not possible to tell just by looking. -- [Disable](https://github.com/bassamanator/everything-sovol-sv06/blob/main/initialsteps.md#disable-usb-cable-5v-pin) the USB cable's 5V pin. +- It is assumed that you are connected to your host Raspberry Pi (or other host device) via SSH, and that your printer motherboard is connected to the host via a data USB cable. 💡 Most of the micro USB cables that you find at home are _unlikely_ to be data cables, and it's not possible to tell just by looking. +- [Disable](https://github.com/bassamanator/everything-sovol-sv06/blob/main/howto.md#disable-usb-cable-5v-pin) the USB cable's 5V pin. - It is also assumed that the username on the host device is `pi`. If that is not the case, you will have to manually edit `moonraker.conf` and `cfgs/misc-macros.cfg` and change any mentions of `/home/pi` to `/home/yourUserName`. - Klipper _must_ be installed on the host Raspberry Pi for everything to work. Easiest is to use a [MainsailOS](https://github.com/mainsail-crew/mainsail/releases/latest) image. Alternatively, you can install `Fluidd` or `Mainsail` via [KIAUH](https://github.com/th33xitus/kiauh). - Robert Redford's performance in _Spy Game (2001)_ was superb! @@ -89,7 +89,8 @@ Please note: - For the sake of simplicity, I will refer to the klipper firmware file as `klipper.bin` even though the actual filename is something along the lines of `klipper-v0.11.0-148-g52f4e20c.bin`. - The firmware file is located in the `misc` folder. - Flashing will only work if current firmware filename is _different from previous flashing procedure_. The `.bin` is also important. -- Many users have reported having issues flashing Klipper using the Sovol microSD card. +- You may find this [video](https://youtu.be/p6l253OJa34) useful. +- ⚠️ Many users have reported having issues flashing Klipper using the Sovol microSD card. #### 1. Prepare the microSD Card for Flashing with These Parameters @@ -107,9 +108,7 @@ Please note: 5. Turn on the printer and wait a minute (usually takes 10 seconds). 6. Turn off the printer and remove the microSD. -At this point, it's not possible to tell with certainty whether your flash was successful, continue on with the guide. - -You may find this [video](https://youtu.be/p6l253OJa34) useful. +⏲️ At this point, it's not possible to tell with certainty whether your flash was successful, continue on with the guide. ### Download OSS Klipper Configuration @@ -139,10 +138,9 @@ You can choose _either_ of the 2 following methods. `lrwxrwxrwx 13 root root 22 Apr 11:10 usb-1a86_USB2.0-Serial-if00-port0 -> ../../ttyUSB0`. 2. `usb-1a86_USB2.0-Serial-if00-port0` is the relevant part. 3. Therefore, the full path to your `mcu` is either `/dev/serial/by-id/usb-1a86_USB2.0-Serial-if00-port0` or `/dev/serial/by-path/usb-1a86_USB2.0-Serial-if00-port0`, depending on the command you used to find the `mcu`. -2. Adjust the `[mcu]` section in `printer.cfg` accordingly. - This is just an _example_ `mcu` section: +2. Adjust the `[mcu]` section in `printer.cfg` accordingly. 🗒️ This is just an **example**: - ``` + ```yaml [mcu] serial: /dev/serial/by-id/usb-1a86_USB2.0-Serial-if00-port0 restart_method: command @@ -160,7 +158,7 @@ If the Klipper flash that you did earlier was successful, and you've done everyt 💡 I recommend no filament be loaded for any of these steps. -💡 Find explanations for gcode commands at [https://marlinfw.org/](https://marlinfw.org/) and [https://www.klipper3d.org/](https://www.klipper3d.org/G-Codes.html). +🗒️ Find explanations for gcode commands at [https://marlinfw.org/](https://marlinfw.org/) and [https://www.klipper3d.org/](https://www.klipper3d.org/G-Codes.html). You will be pasting/typing these commands into the Mainsail/Fluidd console. @@ -185,15 +183,17 @@ You will be pasting/typing these commands into the Mainsail/Fluidd console. 1. `DO_CREATE_MESH` 2. `SAVE_CONFIG` (once completed) -If you've made it here, then your printer has been Klipperized, and is ready to print! +🏁 If you've made it here, then your printer has been Klipperized, and is ready to print! 🏁 But first, adjust your slicer. ## Adjust Your Slicer +💡 If you are using the config bundles found on this repo, you can skip this step. + You need to adjust the start and end gcode in your slicer. The relevant macros are `PRINT_START` and `PRINT_END`. Find instructions [here](https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/articles/passing_slicer_variables.html#slicer-start-g-code). -If you would like to print a purge line before your print starts, at the end of your start gcode, on a new line add `PURGE_LINE`. ⚠️ This is just an **example**: +If you would like to print a purge line before your print starts, at the end of your start gcode, on a new line add `PURGE_LINE`. 🗒️ This is just an **example**: ``` PRINT_START ...