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Klicky / Quickdraw Probe for the Ender 3
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KlackEnder Probe

KlackEnder Probe - Simple, fast and cheap!

What is this about?

Adaptation of the Klicky/Quickdraw Probe for the Ender 3 and comparable Creality printers. The probe is compatible with all printers that use the X plate of the Ender 3 and cost of the probe is <10€, of which the switch is the most expensive part. The probe is compatible with Marlin and Klipper. Both firmwares work with the G29 command, the docking is done automatically by the printer, it couldn't be easier! Both firmwares add a KlackEnder menu to the display that can be used to dock and undock the Probe. The Bed-Mesh can be created via the custom menu, via the default firmware settings or with G29.

Is it compatible with my printer?

As long as your printer uses a X-Axis plate that's similar to the one of the Ender 3: **YES!***

Why should I build it?

Well, as with my other mods, the focus is on the best cost-benefit ratio. The KlackEnder is very cheap and very easy to build. No need to pay 40-50€ for a probe that is still affected by heat, takes forever to mesh, and causes a lot of headaches to wire. For the Klack it's: Print - assemble - mount - start printing, that's it. Especially with Klipper, setup couldn't be easier, just use my pre-made macros, copy and paste, hit restart and you're ready for the next print.

Quick Overview:

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Parametric CAD Design

I always try my best to support a wide range of possible setups so you don't have to deal with CAD. With this design I have gone one step further: Not only does this design support a wide range of setups, but also the CAD is very easy to adapt for anyone, even if you've never worked with CAD before!

How that? Parametric design!

Parametric design means that everything is based on variables / parameters which you can easily change. The design itself adapts automatically to the changes you made. This may still sound a bit complicated, but trust me, with the detailed instructions I provide, it couldn't be easier! More about that on my website.

Bill of Materials + Instructions

As for my Belt-Mod, you can find all needed Hardware, STLs and instructions on my Website:

<img alt="Guide" src="https://github.com/kevinakasam/KlackEnder-Probe/blob/main/_ignore/Pictures/Klack2.1.PNG" width="300" border-radius="20px">

STL-Files / Tolerances

Some people have contacted me with the problem that the layers split when they insert the magnets. This happens when the magnet is too big for the hole/the hole is too small for the magnet. So either the magnets are a bit bigger than 6mm or your printer prints the holes too small (never use a caliper to measure the magnets!. Only if they are made of plastic!). How the printer prints the holes depends not only on the material (ABS shrinks a bit, while PETG stays fairly constant) but also on the orientation of the holes. Vertical holes are usually a bit smaller than the horizontal ones, the ones that are printed in the walls. This is because these holes are formed by the layers and can never be completely round (the circle is made of 0.2mm (layer height) lines). At the same time, the diameter is strongly influenced by the print settings (speed, acceleration, linear advance/pressure advance, etc.).

However, you may need different tolerances than I do. That is why I have designed a small tolerance test (thanks to SchlongkyDong for the idea!). As already described, the tolerances for vertical and horizontal holes can/will differ. Stick a screwdriver through the smaller holes to get your magnets out again.

Wiring Guide

Since there is no polarity on Switches, it doesn't matter which wire goes where. Just connect the switch to the two marked pins. In the next chapter about firmware changes you will see where to add the pin.

Wiring for the Rev2 is very easy. Simply unmount/unplug your old z-endstop and connect the probe to the z-endstop port.

Firmware Guide

The KlackEnder probe works with Marlin and Klipper. This guide only shows you what changes you need to make to the firmware, not how to modify/upload the firmware itself. There are several guides online for different boards and printers. You do not have to use the Probe In or Probe Out macros. They're just a nice to have. The printer will do this automatically when you send a G29.

Klipper

The installation for Klipper is pretty easy. Simply do the changes below and copy the code from the KlackEnder.cfgto your printer.cfg The [gcode_macro G29] does the same like the [gcode_macro AUTO_BED_MESH]. I just added this so you can use the G29 command as usual.

Changes to the existing config:

[stepper_z]
endstop_pin: probe:z_virtual_endstop #if you want to use the Prove as z-endstop (You can unsinstall the stock z endstop then. If not, remove the [homing_override])
#position_endstop: 0 #remove this or uncomment it with a #
position_min: -8 # set a negative value (minimum as the probe z_offset)

[stepper_x]
position_max: 250 #Your printhead have to move all the way to the right to pickup the probe. If your screw collides with the metal plate, simply flip it around.

##Following does not apply for the E3-V2##
[stepper_y]
position_min: -8 #most Ender 3 configs have this wrong. Between the nozzle and the bed is a gap of 8mm (Y dimension) when the printer is homed. If not adapt this and the -8 in the Probe_In Makro). 
position_endstop: -8

Add new config:

Don't forgot to edit your probe Pin:

  ##################################
## Add this to your printer.cfg ##
##################################
#####################################################################
# KlackEnder- Settings
#####################################################################

# !! Change your Z endstop pin from 'endstop_pin: Pin123' to 'endstop_pin: probe:z_virtual_endstop'
# !! Also add in [stepper_y] 'position_min: -8'. Idk why but most configs mave this wrong. For the Stock Ender 3 the homed Y position is -8.

[probe]
pin: ^YOUR_PIN #Change to where you plug your probe in, endstop or probe pin pulled high (^)
z_offset: 0 #Measure per your specific setup
x_offset: 4 # negative = left of the nozzle
y_offset: 21 # negative = in front of of the nozzle
speed: 5.0
lift_speed: 15.0
sample_retract_dist: 1
samples: 2
samples_tolerance_retries: 6

##[(7x7)-1] / 2 = 24
##[(5x5)-1] / 2 = 12
[bed_mesh]
speed: 300
horizontal_move_z: 2
mesh_min: 8,30
mesh_max: 223,201
probe_count: 5,5
zero_reference_position: 117.5, 117.5
algorithm: bicubic
fade_start: 1
fade_end: 10
#fade_target:
#   The z position in which fade should converge. When this value is set
#   to a non-zero value it must be within the range of z-values in the mesh.
#   Users that wish to converge to the z homing position should set this to 0.
#   Default is the average z value of the mesh.
split_delta_z: 0.015
#   The amount of Z difference (in mm) along a move that will
#   trigger a split. Default is .025.
move_check_distance: 3
#   The distance (in mm) along a move to check for split_delta_z.
#   This is also the minimum length that a move can be split. Default
#   is 5.0.
mesh_pps: 4,4
#   A comma separated pair of integers (X,Y) defining the number of
#   points per segment to interpolate in the mesh along each axis. A
#   "segment" can be defined as the space between each probed
#   point. The user may enter a single value which will be applied
#   to both axes.  Default is 2,2.
#bicubic_tension: .2
#   When using the bicubic algorithm the tension parameter above
#   may be applied to change the amount of slope interpolated.
#   Larger numbers will increase the amount of slope, which
#   results in more curvature in the mesh. Default is .2.

[homing_override]
set_position_z:0 # Make printer think Z axis is at zero, so we can force a move upwards away from build plate
gcode:
    G90
    G1 Z10 F3000 ; move up to prevent accidentally scratching build plate    
    G28 X
    G28 Y
    PROBE_OUT
    G1 X117 Y117 F6000
    G28 Z
    PROBE_IN

##For Dual Z setups only!! (with independent motors, no Y splitters or dual Z port on board!)##
[z_tilt]
z_positions:
    25,117
    210,117
#   A list of X, Y coordinates (one per line; subsequent lines
#   indented) describing the location of each bed "pivot point". The
#   "pivot point" is the point where the bed attaches to the given Z
#   stepper. It is described using nozzle coordinates (the X, Y position
#   of the nozzle if it could move directly above the point). The
#   first entry corresponds to stepper_z, the second to stepper_z1,
#   the third to stepper_z2, etc. This parameter must be provided.
points:
    4,96.5
    219,96.5
#   A list of X, Y coordinates (one per line; subsequent lines
#   indented) that should be probed during a Z_TILT_ADJUST command.
#   Specify coordinates of the nozzle and be sure the probe is above
#   the bed at the given nozzle coordinates. This parameter must be
#   provided.
speed: 100
#   The speed (in mm/s) of non-probing moves during the calibration.
#   The default is 50.
horizontal_move_z: 15
#   The height (in mm) that the head should be commanded to move to
#   just prior to starting a probe operation. The default is 5.
retries: 10
#   Number of times to retry if the probed points aren't within
#   tolerance.
retry_tolerance: 0.01
#   If retries are enabled then retry if largest and smallest probed
#   points differ more than retry_tolerance. Note the smallest unit of
#   change here would be a single step. However if you are probing
#   more points than steppers then you will likely have a fixed
#   minimum value for the range of probed points which you can learn
#   by observing command output.

#####################################################################
# KlackEnder- Macros
#####################################################################

[gcode_macro PROBE_OUT]
gcode:
    G90
    G1 X245 F4000
    G4 P300
    G1 Z15
    G1 X0

[gcode_macro PROBE_IN]
gcode:
    G90
    G1 Z20
    G1 X245 F20000
    G1 Y-8 #Check this against your config of [stepper_y] position_min: ...!
    G1 Z0
    G4 P300
    G1 X220 F6000
    G1 Z10
    G1 X0

[gcode_macro BED_MESH_CALIBRATE]
rename_existing: _BED_MESH_CALIBRATE
gcode:
    PROBE_OUT
    _BED_MESH_CALIBRATE
    PROBE_IN

[gcode_macro G29]
gcode:
    PROBE_OUT
    BED_MESH_CALIBRATE
    #G1 Y0 F20000
    PROBE_IN

[gcode_macro PROBE_CALIBRATE]
rename_existing: _PROBE_CALIBRATE
gcode:
    {% if not 'xyz' in printer.toolhead.homed_axes %}
    G28
    {% endif %}
    PROBE_OUT
    G90
    G1 Z20
    G1 X115 Y115 F20000
    _PROBE_CALIBRATE
    TESTZ Z=20
    M117 Remove the Klack to continue calibration!

[gcode_macro PROBE_ACCURACY]
rename_existing: _PROBE_ACCURACY
gcode:
    {% if not 'xyz' in printer.toolhead.homed_axes %}
    G28
    {% endif %}
    PROBE_OUT
    G90
    G1 Y115 X115 F20000
    _PROBE_ACCURACY
    PROBE_IN

[gcode_macro Z_TILT_ADJUST]
rename_existing: _Z_TILT_ADJUST
gcode:
    PROBE_OUT
    Z_TILT_ADJUST
    PROBE_IN

#####################################################################
# KlackEnder- Menu - Only if you have a display installed!
#####################################################################

[menu __main]
type: list
name: Main

[menu __main __KlackEnder]
type: list
enable: True
name: KlackEnder

[menu __main __KlackEnder __ProbeOut]
type: command
name: Probe Out
gcode:
    PROBE_OUT

[menu __main __KlackEnder __ProbeIn]
type: command
name: Probe In
gcode:
    PROBE_IN

[menu __main __KlackEnder __AutoBedMesh]
type: command
name: Auto Bed Mesh
gcode:
    G28
    AUTO_BED_MESH

Marlin

The installation for Marlin requires some more changes, but I will guide you through this :). These changes are only to get the KlackEnder working correctly. You still need to configure the rest of the options as appropriate for your printer. Support for the KlackEnder and similar probes was only recently added so a current version of Marlin needs to be used. Go to https://marlinfw.org/meta/download/ and download the bugfix-2.1.x. Follow the instructions for downloading, Installing, and configuring VSCode. Before compiling with PlatformIO you will need to setup your config files. Go to https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Configurations/tree/bugfix-2.1.x/config/examples/Creality find your Printer/board setup and down load the appropriate Configuration.h & Configuration_adv.h. At this point you will want to go through and make the changes below, once completed you should be good to compile and use your printer. We are working on getting Configuration files posted for common printer combinations as well as .bins uploaded with pre-compiled firmware for common setups.

Marlin will now include a probe deploy and stow option under the motion menu when the Mag_mounted probe is defined.

1. Configuration.h

Rev_1 vs. Rev_2 (and Rev_2.x)

What's the difference between Revision 1 and Revion 2?

The most important difference is the position of the probe. With the Rev2, the probe is attached to the X-axis, which is why the probe can be used as a Z end stop. So no additional port for an end stop is needed and the probe can simply be connected to the old Z endstop port. The renders below show the difference, the upper one is the Rev2. (The Probe mount on the hotendplate is the same for both version)