Ender 3 Pro Bed Problem

Basic Information:

Printer Model: Ender 3 Pro
MCU / Printerboard: BIGTREETECH SKR MINI E3 V3.0
Host / SBC Raspberry Pi 4B+

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Describe your issue:

I switched From Klipper 2 months ago and i have problems while printing. I use cr touch and the bed mesh to get as much accuracy as i can, but it almost never prints something correctly. Most of the times it fails. In some areas the z offset is too much and in others too small so i never get the results i want. I always do the probe calibration and in my slicer settings I run the BED_MESH_CALIBRATE command but it always fails.Also, I have experimented with many values of heater bed but from the previous firmware i believe that around 60 Celsius is great for PLA. Here is my printer.cfg

[include mainsail.cfg]
# This file contains common pin mappings for the BIGTREETECH SKR mini
# E3 v3.0. To use this config, the firmware should be compiled for the
# STM32G0B1 with a "8KiB bootloader" and USB communication.

# The "make flash" command does not work on the SKR mini E3. Instead,
# after running "make", copy the generated "out/klipper.bin" file to a
# file named "firmware.bin" on an SD card and then restart the SKR
# mini E3 with that SD card.

# See docs/Config_Reference.md for a description of parameters.
[exclude_object]

[bed_screws]
screw1: 50,50
screw2: 50,215
screw3: 215,50
screw4: 215,215


[screws_tilt_adjust]
screw1: 50,50
screw1_name: Front left screw
screw2: 50,215
screw2_name: Rear left screw
screw3: 215,50
screw3_name: Front right screw
screw4: 215,215
screw4_name: Rear right screw
horizontal_move_z: 10
speed: 250
screw_thread: CW-M4

[stepper_x]
step_pin: PB13
dir_pin: !PB12
enable_pin: !PB14
microsteps: 64
rotation_distance: 40
endstop_pin: ^PC0
position_endstop: 0
position_min: 0
position_max: 230
homing_speed: 50

[tmc2209 stepper_x]
uart_pin: PC11
tx_pin: PC10
uart_address: 0
run_current: 0.580
interpolate: False
stealthchop_threshold: 999999

[stepper_y]
step_pin: PB10
dir_pin: !PB2
enable_pin: !PB11
microsteps: 64
rotation_distance: 40
endstop_pin: ^PC1
position_endstop: -12
position_min: -12
position_max: 230
homing_speed: 50

[tmc2209 stepper_y]
uart_pin: PC11
tx_pin: PC10
uart_address: 2
run_current: 0.580
stealthchop_threshold: 999999
stealthchop_threshold: 999999

[stepper_z]
step_pin: PB0
dir_pin: PC5
enable_pin: !PB1
microsteps: 16
rotation_distance: 8
endstop_pin: probe:z_virtual_endstop
position_max: 250
position_min: -6


[tmc2209 stepper_z]
uart_pin: PC11
tx_pin: PC10
uart_address: 1
run_current: 0.580
interpolate: False
stealthchop_threshold: 999999

[extruder]
step_pin: PB3
dir_pin: !PB4
enable_pin: !PD1
microsteps: 64
rotation_distance: 7.71
nozzle_diameter: 0.400
filament_diameter: 1.750
max_extrude_only_distance: 100
pressure_advance: 0.04
pressure_advance_smooth_time: 0.040

heater_pin: PC8
sensor_type: ATC Semitec 104GT-2
sensor_pin: PA0
control: pid
pid_Kp: 21.527
pid_Ki: 1.063
pid_Kd: 108.982
min_temp: 0
max_temp: 300


[tmc2209 extruder]
uart_pin: PC11
tx_pin: PC10
uart_address: 3
run_current: 0.580
interpolate: False

[heater_bed]
heater_pin: PC9
sensor_type: EPCOS 100K B57560G104F
sensor_pin: PC4
control: pid
pid_Kp: 54.027
pid_Ki: 0.770
pid_Kd: 948.182
min_temp: 0
max_temp: 130

[heater_fan heatbreak_cooling_fan]
pin: PC7

[heater_fan controller_fan]
pin: PB15

[fan]
pin: PC6

[mcu]
serial: /dev/serial/by-id/usb-Klipper_stm32g0b1xx_0600240002504B5735313920-if00

[printer]
kinematics: cartesian
max_velocity: 300
max_accel: 3000
max_z_velocity: 5
max_z_accel: 100

[board_pins]
aliases:
    # EXP1 header
    EXP1_1=PB5,  EXP1_3=PA9,   EXP1_5=PA10, EXP1_7=PB8, EXP1_9=<GND>,
    EXP1_2=PA15, EXP1_4=<RST>, EXP1_6=PB9,  EXP1_8=PD6, EXP1_10=<5V>
    
[bltouch]
sensor_pin: ^PC14
control_pin: PA1
x_offset: -36
y_offset: 0
#z_offset: 2.10


[safe_z_home]
home_xy_position: 151,115   # Nozzle coordinates
speed: 250
z_hop: 10
z_hop_speed: 5

[bed_mesh]
speed: 80
horizontal_move_z: 5
mesh_min: 40,40     # Probe coordinates
mesh_max: 190, 190
algorithm: bicubic
bicubic_tension: 0.2
probe_count: 8, 8 
mesh_pps: 2,2
#fade_start:1
#fade_end:10
#fade_target:0

# See the sample-lcd.cfg file for definitions of common LCD displays.
[display]
lcd_type: emulated_st7920
spi_software_miso_pin: PD8 # status led, Virtual MISO
spi_software_mosi_pin: PD6
spi_software_sclk_pin: PB9
en_pin: PB8
encoder_pins: ^PA10, ^PA9
click_pin: ^!PA15

[gcode_macro START_PRINT]
gcode:
  G90 ; use absolute coordinates
  M83 ; extruder relative mode
  M106 S50 ; Fan on approx. 20% to protect cooling ducts
  M140 S{BED_TEMPERATURE} ; set bed temp
  M104 S{EXTRUDER_STANDBY_TEMPERATURE} ; set standby extruder temp
  M190 S{BED_TEMPERATURE} ; wait for bed temp
  ; M109 S170 ; wait for extruder temp
  G28 ; home all
  BED_MESH_PROFILE LOAD=default
  G29 ; calibrate bed mesh levelling
  M104 S{EXTRUDER_TEMPERATURE} ; set first layer extruder temp
  M109 S{EXTRUDER_TEMPERATURE} ; wait for extruder temp
  G1 Z2 F240
  G1 X2 Y10 F3000
  G1 Z0.28 F240
  G92 E0.0
  G1 Y210 E16.0 F1500.0 ; intro line
  G1 X2.3 F5000
  G1 Y10 E20 F1200.0 ; intro line
  G92 E0.0

#*# <---------------------- SAVE_CONFIG ---------------------->
#*# DO NOT EDIT THIS BLOCK OR BELOW. The contents are auto-generated.
#*#
#*# [bed_mesh default]
#*# version = 1
#*# points =
#*# 	-0.157500, -0.057500, -0.047500, 0.000000, 0.055000, 0.080000, 0.150000
#*# 	-0.177500, -0.100000, -0.030000, 0.015000, 0.032500, 0.090000, 0.177500
#*# 	-0.187500, -0.087500, -0.057500, -0.005000, 0.095000, 0.130000, 0.212500
#*# 	-0.207500, -0.132500, -0.087500, -0.030000, 0.067500, 0.137500, 0.215000
#*# 	-0.180000, -0.055000, -0.045000, 0.002500, 0.082500, 0.130000, 0.227500
#*# 	-0.192500, -0.117500, -0.025000, 0.027500, 0.077500, 0.117500, 0.265000
#*# 	-0.140000, -0.037500, 0.002500, 0.072500, 0.135000, 0.195000, 0.287500
#*# x_count = 7
#*# y_count = 7
#*# mesh_x_pps = 2
#*# mesh_y_pps = 2
#*# algo = bicubic
#*# tension = 0.2
#*# min_x = 40.0
#*# max_x = 190.0
#*# min_y = 40.0
#*# max_y = 190.0
#*#
#*# [bltouch]
#*# z_offset = 0.900

and here is my slicer start G-code

; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
G28 ; Auto Home all axes
BED_MESH_CALIBRATE
M104 S180 ; Start pre-heating the nozzle to a safe temperature where the filament won't ooze to save time
M190 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; Start heating the bed to the target temperature specified in Print Settings and wait until the temperature is reached
G92 E0 ; Reset extruder
M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; Start heating the nozzle to the target temperature specified in Print Settings
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up
G1 X0.1 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to start position
M109 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; Wait until the nozzle is heated to the target temperature specified in Print Settings
G1 X0.1 Y200.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line
G1 X0.4 Y200.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to the side
G1 X0.4 Y20 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line
G92 E0 ; Reset extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up
G1 X5 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move over to prevent blob squish

Hello @Brear !

logs-20240603-184841.zip (7.6 KB)
Sorry, here it is.

As for the bed mes in the klippy.log

[bed_mesh default]
version = 1
points = 
	-0.157500, -0.057500, -0.047500, 0.000000, 0.055000, 0.080000, 0.150000
	-0.177500, -0.100000, -0.030000, 0.015000, 0.032500, 0.090000, 0.177500
	-0.187500, -0.087500, -0.057500, -0.005000, 0.095000, 0.130000, 0.212500
	-0.207500, -0.132500, -0.087500, -0.030000, 0.067500, 0.137500, 0.215000
	-0.180000, -0.055000, -0.045000, 0.002500, 0.082500, 0.130000, 0.227500
	-0.192500, -0.117500, -0.025000, 0.027500, 0.077500, 0.117500, 0.265000
	-0.140000, -0.037500, 0.002500, 0.072500, 0.135000, 0.195000, 0.287500
x_count = 7
y_count = 7
mesh_x_pps = 2
mesh_y_pps = 2
algo = bicubic
tension = 0.2
min_x = 40.0
max_x = 190.0
min_y = 40.0
max_y = 190.0

The is almost up to a half a millimeter difference in the bed.

For you have [screws_tilt_adjust] setup in the config, did you already levelled the bed by SCREWS_TILT_CALCULATE

See:

https://www.klipper3d.org/Manual_Level#adjusting-bed-leveling-screws-using-the-bed-probe

Yes i have leveled the bed with the SCREWS_TILT_CALCULATE method.

Have you tried to do the BED_MESH _CALIBRATE after completing heating the bed?

Yes, I tried it now, it stil doesnt print correctly. Unfortunately itdoesnt stick on some points, so it oozes and ruins the whole print

Still wondering why there is such a huge deviation between left and right of the bed

Also try Axis Twist Compensation
The Enders are notorious for twisted axes.

I rerun the SCREWS_TILT_CALCULATE and these are the new logs. I tried printing but again nothing.
logs-20240603-205907.zip (260.8 KB)

One of my enders was showing similar symptoms and it turned out to be a combination of two mechanical issues for me. The gantry had worked loose due to wear on the wheels and I found I could move it up and down about 2mm on the opposite end to the driven side where the leadscrew is.

After I adjusted the slack out of the gantry I was still having issues and it turned out to be coming from binding on the leadscrew.nut. I probably could have fixed that with and oldham coupler on the leadscrew nut or something similar but I ended up doing a belt ender conversion (from Kevinakasam) and it’s been almost hassle free ever since.

My bet is warped like a pretzel too but the bet mesh accommodates for that fine now.

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Some settings that helped:
stow_on_each_sample: False
probe_with_touch_mode: True
pin_up_touch_mode_reports_triggered: False
set_output_mode: 5V
also a “probe_accuracy” to make sure the probe is working correctly.

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