Sovol-SV06-firmware/README.md

# 🚨 *One-Stop-Shop* Sovol SV06 Klipper Configuration

This repository contains the Klipper configuration and firmware for the Sovol SV06 3D printer.

I am creating these files for my personal use and cannot be held responsible for what it might do to your printer.

❗☠️ **USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.** ☠️❗

# Highlights

- 💥 This Klipper configuration is an *endpoint*, meaning that it contains **everything** that you could possibly need in order to have an excellent Klipper experience! 💥
- Minimum configuration settings for Mainsail/Fluiddpi to work.
- SuperSlicer config bundle that contains the printer configuration, 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)). Find the differences between the different print setting profiles [here](https://github.com/AndrewEllis93/Ellis-SuperSlicer-Profiles/tree/master/SuperSlicer). But basically, the 45 degree profile places the seam at the back.
- 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.
  - Misc macros: `PRINT_START`, `CANCEL_PRINT`, `PRINT_END`, `PAUSE`, `RESUME`.
  - Parking macros (parks the printhead at various locations): `PARKFRONT`, `PARKFRONTLOW`, `PARKREAR`, `PARKCENTER`, `PARKBED`.
  - Load/unload filament macros.
  - Purge line macro.

To do:

- [ ] Replace M109/M190 with `TEMPERATURE_WAIT`.
- [ ] Get the Ellis `TEST_SPEED` macro working.
- [ ] Add information about directory structure.
- [ ] Create FAQ section.
- [ ] Finalize filament sensor config and merge into `master`.

## Stay Up-to-Date

I work on this repository all the time and a lot of new features are coming. Watch releases of this repository to be notified for future updates:

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# Installation Steps

## Before You Begin

- Klipper *must* be installed on the host Raspberry Pi for everything to work. Easiest is to use a [FluiddPi](https://docs.fluidd.xyz/installation/fluiddpi#download) or [MainsailOS](https://github.com/mainsail-crew/mainsail/releases/latest) image.
- Know what you're getting into by reading this documentation *fully!*
- Your question has probably been answered already, but if it hasn't, please post in the [Discussion](https://github.com/bassamanator/Sovol-SV06-firmware/discussions) section.
- If you see any errors, or encounter any issues, please create an [Issue](https://github.com/bassamanator/Sovol-SV06-firmware/issues/new), or create a [Pull request](https://github.com/bassamanator/Sovol-SV06-firmware/pulls).
- I would recommend searching for the word `NOTE` in this repository. There are roughly half a dozen short points amongst the various files that you should be aware of if you're using this configuration.

## Flash Firmware

💡 *If you have already flashed klipper onto your motherboard in the past, you can skip this step*

1. Copy `klipper.bin` to a MicroSD card and rename to `anyNewFilename.bin`.
2. Make sure the printer is off.
3. Insert MicroSD into printer.
4. Turn on the printer and wait a minute (usually takes 10 seconds).
5. Turn off printer and remove MicroSD.

You may find this [video](https://youtu.be/p6l253OJa34) useful.

⚠️ **Caveat**: Flashing will only work if current firmware filename (`anyNewFilename.bin` in this example) is different from previous flashing procedure. The `.bin` is also important.

## Download Klipper Configuration

You can choose *either* of the 2 following methods.

### Clone the Repository

1. `cd ~/printer_data/config`
2. Empty entire `~/printer_data/config` folder. Unfortunately, for safety reasons I will not post this command here. However, in linux, you can delete files via `rm filename`.
3. `git clone -b master --single-branch git@github.com:bassamanator/Sovol-SV06-firmware.git .`

### Download the ZIP

1. [Download](https://github.com/bassamanator/Sovol-SV06-firmware/archive/refs/heads/master.zip) the `ZIP` file containing the Klipper configuration.
2. The parent folder in the `ZIP` is `Sovol-SV06-firmware-master`. This is relevant in the next step.
3. Extract **only** the *contents* of the parent folder into `~/printer_data/config`.

## Initial Steps

### Step 1

1. Find what port the `mcu` (SV06 motherboard) is connected to via `ls -l /dev/serial/by-id/`.
2. Adjust the `[mcu]` section in `printer.cfg` accordingly.

### Step 2

❗☠️ **Your finger should be on the power switch for most of these steps** ☠️❗

❗☠️ **Power off if there is a collision/problem** ☠️❗

💡 I recommend no filament be loaded for any of these steps.

1. Do a `G28`; home all.
   1. Check to see if `X` and `Y` max positions (`G1 X223 F3000`, `G1 Y223 F3000`) can be reached, and adjust `position_max`, if necessary. You can probably go all the way up to `225` for `X` and `Y` both, however, I would not recommend it.
2. Do a `G34`; mechanical gantry calibration. After the controlled collision against the beam at the top, there will be a 10 second pause for you to verify that both sides of the gantry are pressed up agaisnt the `stoppers` at the top. You will hear a succession of beeps.
   1. Figure out your `Z` `position_max` by baby stepping your way up to the beam. The range is 250 to 261 from what I've seen, could be even higher for you. Adjust `position_max`, if necessary. I can go all the way to 258 over and over again, however, I would not print anything higher than 255 probably.
3. Pid tune the bed, but first move the printhead to the center. Ideally, all Pid tuning should occur at the temperatures that you print most at.
   1. `G28`
   2. `G1 X111 Y111 Z40 F6000`
   3. `PID_CALIBRATE HEATER=heater_bed TARGET=70`
   4. `SAVE_CONFIG` (once completed)
4. Pid tune the extruder while part cooling fan runs at 25%.
   1. `G28`
   2. `G1 X111 Y111 Z10 F6000`
   3. `M106 S64`
   4. `PID_CALIBRATE HEATER=extruder TARGET=245`
   5. `SAVE_CONFIG` (once completed)
5. Adjust `z_offset`. Make sure your nozzle if very clean. Paper test [reference](https://www.klipper3d.org/Bed_Level.html?h=probe_calibrate#the-paper-test).
   1. `SET_HEATER_TEMPERATURE HEATER=heater_bed TARGET=60`
   2. `SET_HEATER_TEMPERATURE HEATER=extruder TARGET=180`
   3. Proceed to next steps after both temperatures have been reached.
   4. `G28`
   5. `PROBE_CALIBRATE`
   6. `SAVE_CONFIG` (once completed)
6. Create a bed mesh.
   1. `SET_HEATER_TEMPERATURE HEATER=heater_bed TARGET=60`
   2. `SET_HEATER_TEMPERATURE HEATER=extruder TARGET=180`
   3. Proceed to next steps after both temperatures have been reached.
   4. `G28`
   5. `BED_MESH_CALIBRATE`
   6. `SAVE_CONFIG` (once completed)

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## Useful Resources

- [Everything Sovol SV06](https://github.com/bassamanator/everything-sovol-sv06)
- [RP2040-Zero ADXL345 Connection Klipper](https://github.com/bassamanator/rp2040-zero-adxl345-klipper)
- ⭐⭐⭐ [Ellis' Print Tuning Guide](https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide)

## Sources

- https://www.klipper3d.org
- https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide
- https://github.com/strayr/strayr-k-macros
- https://docs.vorondesign.com/build/software/miniE3_v20_klipper.html
- ⭐ https://github.com/spinixguy/Sovol-SV06-firmware
- https://github.com/Pr20100/SOVOL-SV06-Klipper-profile
- https://www.printables.com/model/378915-sovol-sv06-buildplate-texture-and-model-for-prusas
- https://github.com/AndrewEllis93/Ellis-SuperSlicer-Profiles

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