extras: Add automatic z calibration extension

Signed-off-by: Titus Meyer <[email protected]>

docs/Config_Reference.md

@@ -1728,6 +1728,89 @@ control_pin:
 #   See the "probe" section for information on these parameters.
 ```
 
+### [z_calibration]
+
+Automatic Z offset calibration. One may define this section if the printer
+is able to calibrate the nozzle's offset automatically. See
+[Z-Calibration guide](Z_Calibration.md) and
+[command reference](G-Codes.md#automatic-z-offset-calibration) for further
+information.
+
+```
+[z_calibration]
+nozzle_xy_position:
+#   A X, Y coordinate (e.g. 100,100) of the nozzle, clicking on the Z endstop.
+switch_xy_position:
+#   A X, Y coordinate (e.g. 100,100) of the probe's switchbody, clicking on
+#   the Z endstop.
+bed_xy_position: default from relative_reference_index of bed_mesh
+#   a X, Y coordinate (e.g. 100,100) where the print surface (e.g. the center
+#   point) is probed. These coordinates will be adapted by the
+#   probe's X and Y offsets. The default is the relative_reference_index
+#   of the configured bed_mesh. It will raise an error if there is no
+#   probe_bed site and no bed_mesh with a relative_reference_index
+#   configured.
+switch_offset:
+#   The trigger point offset of the used mag-probe switch.
+#   This needs to be fined out manually. More on this later
+#   in this section..
+max_deviation: 1.0
+#   The maximum allowed deviation of the calculated offset.
+#   If the offset exceeds this value, it will stop!
+#   The default is 1.0 mm.
+samples: default from "probe:samples" section
+#   The number of times to probe each point. The probed z-values
+#   will be averaged. The default is from the probe's configuration.
+samples_tolerance: default from "probe:samples_tolerance" section
+#   The maximum Z distance (in mm) that a sample may differ from other
+#   samples. The default is from the probe's configuration.
+samples_tolerance_retries: default from "probe:samples_tolerance_retries"
+#   The number of times to retry if a sample is found that exceeds
+#   samples_tolerance. The default is from the probe's configuration.
+samples_result: default from "probe:samples_result" section
+#   The calculation method when sampling more than once - either
+#   "median" or "average". The default is from the probe's configuration.
+clearance: 2 * z_offset from the "probe:z_offset" section
+#   The distance in mm to move up before moving to the next
+#   position. The default is two times the z_offset from the probe's
+#   configuration or 20mm if it is still zero.
+position_min: default from "stepper_z:position_min" section.
+#   Minimum valid distance (in mm) used for probing move. The
+#   default is from the Z rail configuration.
+speed: 50
+#   The moving speed in X and Y. The default is 50 mm/s.
+lift_speed: default from "probe:lift_speed" section
+#   Speed (in mm/s) of the Z axis when lifting the probe between
+#   samples and clearance moves. The default is from the probe's
+#   configuration.
+probing_speed: default from "stepper_z:second_homing_speed" section.
+#   The slower speed (in mm/s) for probing the recorded samples.
+#   The default is second_homing_speed of the Z rail configuration.
+fast_probing_speed: default from "stepper_z:homing_speed" section.
+#   The fast probing speed (in mm/s) used, when probing_first_fast
+#   is activated. The default is from the Z rail configuration.
+probing_retract_dist: default from "stepper_z:homing_retract_dist" section.
+#   Distance to backoff (in mm) before probing the next sample.
+#   The default is homing_retract_dist from the Z rail configuration.
+probing_first_fast: false
+#   If true, the first probing is done faster by the probing speed.
+#   This is to get faster down and the result is not recorded as a
+#   probing sample. The default is false.
+start_gcode:
+#   A list of G-Code commands to execute prior to each calibration command.
+#   See docs/Command_Templates.md for G-Code format. This can be used to
+#   attach the probe.
+before_switch_gcode:
+#   A list of G-Code commands to execute prior to each probing on the
+#   mag-probe. See docs/Command_Templates.md for G-Code format. This can be
+#   used to attach the probe after probing on the nozzle and before probing
+#   on the mag-probe.
+end_gcode:
+#   A list of G-Code commands to execute after each calibration command.
+#   See docs/Command_Templates.md for G-Code format. This can be used to
+#   detach the probe afterwards.
+```
+
 ## Additional stepper motors and extruders
 
 ### [stepper_z1]

docs/G-Codes.md

@@ -402,6 +402,22 @@ see the [BL-Touch guide](BLTouch.md)):
 - `BLTOUCH_STORE MODE=<output_mode>`: This stores an output mode in the
   EEPROM of a BLTouch V3.1 Available output_modes are: `5V`, `OD`
 
+### Automatic Z Offset Calibration
+
+The following commands are available when a
+[z_calibration config section](Config_Reference.md#z_calibration) is enabled
+(also see the [Z-Calibration guide](Z_Calibration.md)):
+- `CALIBRATE_Z`: This calibrates the current offset between the nozzle and
+  the print surface.
+- `PROBE_Z_ACCURACY [PROBE_SPEED=<mm/s>] [LIFT_SPEED=<mm/s>] [SAMPLES=<count>]
+  [SAMPLE_RETRACT_DIST=<mm>]`: Calculate the maximum, minimum,
+  average, median, and standard deviation of multiple probe
+  samples. By default, 10 SAMPLES are taken. Otherwise the optional
+  parameters default to their equivalent setting in the z_calibration or probe
+  config section.
+*Note* that appropriate macros and/or configurations are needed to attach
+and detach a mag-probe for these commands!
+
 ### Delta Calibration
 
 The following commands are available when the

docs/Z_Calibration.md

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+# Automatic Z-Offset Calibration
+
+This document provides information on calibrating the nozzle's Z offset
+automatically. With this enabled, manual Z offset or first layer
+calibrations are needless. It computes always the correct offset independantly
+of the current temperature, used nozzle or used print bed or flex plate.
+
+# Why This
+
+- The Z endstop used in Voron V1 or V2 printers is a clever one because the
+  nozzle clicks on a switch which is fixed to the print bed. This enables the
+  exchange of nozzles without changing the offset (between switch and bed):
+  ![endstop offset](img/z_calibrate-endstop.png)
+- Or, by using a surface probing probe like a mag-probe as the Z endstop.
+  This enables the exchange of flex plates without adapting the offset:
+  ![probe offset](img/z_calibrate-probe.png)
+  An inductive probe would not work, since it does not probe the surface of
+  the bed directly!
+- But, isn't it possible to get both of it?
+
+It is possible and this it is what this extension does!
+
+# Requirements
+
+But, there are some requirements to use it:
+
+- A Z endstop where the tip of the nozzle drives on a switch (like the stock
+  Voron V1/V2 enstop). It will not work with the virtual pin of the probe
+  configured as endstop!
+- A (magnetic) switch based probe at the print head
+- Both, the Z endstop and mag-probe are configured properly and homing and any
+  kind of bed leveling are working.
+- Attach and detach macros of the mag-probe are needed for this configuration.
+
+# What It Does
+
+1. A normal homing of all axes using the Z endstop for Z (this is not part of
+   this plugin). After that, there is a defined zero point in Z. From now on,
+   everything is in relation to this point. So, a new homing would change
+   everything, since the homing is not that precise.
+2. Determine the height of the nozzle by probing the tip of it on the Z endstop
+   (like the homing in step 1. But this one can result in a slightly different
+   value):
+   ![nozzle position](img/z_calibrate-nozzle.png)
+3. Determine the height of the mag-probe by probing the body of the switch on
+   the z-endstop:
+   ![switch position](img/z_calibrate-switch.png)
+4. Calculate the offset between the tip of the nozzle and the trigger point of
+   the mag-probe:
+
+   `nozzle switch offset = mag probe height - nozzle height + switch offset`
+
+   ![switch offset](img/z_calibrate-offset.png)
+
+   The trigger point of the mag-probe cannot be probed directly. This is why
+   the body of the switch is clicked on the endstop indstead of the trigger
+   nob. This is why a small switch offset is used here to reflect the offset
+   between the nob and the body of the switch while it is triggerd.
+   This offset is fixed.
+5. Determine the height of the print surface by probing one point with the
+   mag-probe on the bed (preferably the center or the
+   "bed_mesh:relative_reference_index" of a configured/used mesh).
+6. Now, the final offset is calculated like this:
+
+   `probe offset = probed height - calculated nozzle switch offset`
+
+7. Finally, the calculated offset is applied by using the `SET_GCODE_OFFSET`
+   command (a previous offset is resetted before!).
+
+## Interference
+
+Temperature or humindity changes are not a big deal since the switch is not
+affected much by them and all values are probed in a small time period and only
+the releations to each other are used. The nozzle height in step 2 can be
+determined some time later and even many celsius higher in the printer's
+chamber, compared to the homing in step 1. That is why the nozzle is probed
+again and can vary a little to the first homing position.
+
+## Example Output
+
+The output of the calibration with all determined positions looks like this
+(the offset is the one which is applied as GCode offset):
+
+```
+Z-CALIBRATION: ENDSTOP=-0.300 NOZZLE=-0.300 SWITCH=6.208 PROBE=7.013 --> OFFSET=-0.170
+```
+
+The endstop value is the homed Z position which is always zero or the configure
+"stepper_z:position_endstop" setting - and in this case, it's even the same as
+the probed nozzle hight.
+
+# Configuration
+
+To activate the extension, a `[z_calibration]` section is needed in the printer
+configuration. The configuration properties are described
+[here](Config_Reference.md#z_calibration) in details.
+
+## Switch Offset
+
+The "z_calibration:switch_offset" is the already mentioned offset from the
+switch body (which is the probed position) to the actual trigger point above
+it. A starting point for this value can be taken from the datasheet like from
+the Omron switch (D2F-5: 0.5mm and SSG-5H: 0.7mm). It's good to start with a
+little less depending on the squishiness you prefer for the first layer (it's
+about 0.45 for the D2F-5). So, with a smaller offset value, the nozzle is more
+away from the bed! The value cannot be negative.
+
+For example, the datasheet of the D2F-5:
+
+![endstop offset](img/z_calibrate-d2f.png)
+
+And the calculation of the offset base:
+
+```
+offset base = OP (Operation Position) - switch body height
+     0.5 mm = 5.5 mm - 5 mm
+```
+
+## Attaching and Detaching the Probe
+
+The attaching and detaching of the mag-probe can be done by creating a macro
+for the `CALIBRATE_Z` command and surround it by the appropriate commands:
+
+```
+[gcode_macro CALIBRATE_Z]
+description: Automatically calibrates the nozzles offset to the print surface and dock/undock MagProbe
+rename_existing: CALIBRATE_Z_BASE
+gcode:
+  ATTACH_PROBE     # replace with the name of your specific attach macro
+  CALIBRATE_Z_BASE
+  DETACH_PROBE     # replace with the name of your specific detach macro
+```
+
+It is also possible to use the `start_gcode` and `end_gcode` properties to
+call the attach and detach commands instead:
+
+```
+[z_calibration]
+...
+start_gcode: ATTACH_PROBE  # replace with the name of your specific attach macro
+end_gcode: DETACH_PROBE    # replace with the name of your specific detach macro
+```
+
+If there are any space restrictions and it is not possible to probe the nozzle
+on the endstop with the probe attached, the `before_switch_gcode` property can
+be used to attach the probe instead of the `start_gcode`. Then, the probe is
+not attached until the probe is probed on the endstop:
+
+```
+[z_calibration]
+...
+before_switch_gcode: ATTACH_PROBE  # replace with the name of your specific attach macro
+end_gcode: DETACH_PROBE            # replace with the name of your specific detach macro
+```
+
+## Bed Mesh
+
+If a bed mesh is used, the coordinates for probing on the print bed must be
+exactly the relative reference index point of the mesh since this is the point
+zero of the mesh! But, it is possible to ommit these properties completely and
+the relative reference index point of the mesh will be taken automatically (for
+this, the "bed_mesh:relative_reference_index" setting is required and there is
+no support for round bed/mesh so far)!
+
+# How To Test It
+
+Do not bother too much about absolute values of the calculated offsets. These
+can vary a lot. Only the real position from the nozzle to the bed counts. To
+test this, the result of the calibration can be queried by `GET_POSITION`
+first:
+
+```
+> CALIBRATE_Z
+> Z-CALIBRATION: ENDSTOP=-0.300 NOZZLE=-0.267 SWITCH=2.370 PROBE=3.093 --> OFFSET=-0.010000
+> GET_POSITION
+> mcu: stepper_x:17085 stepper_y:15625 stepper_z:-51454 stepper_z1:-51454 stepper_z2:-51454 stepper_z3:-51454
+> stepper: stepper_x:552.500000 stepper_y:-47.500000 stepper_z:10.022500 stepper_z1:10.022500 stepper_z2:10.022500 stepper_z3:10.022500
+> kinematic: X:252.500000 Y:300.000000 Z:10.022500
+> toolhead: X:252.500000 Y:300.000000 Z:10.021472 E:0.000000
+> gcode: X:252.500000 Y:300.000000 Z:9.990000 E:0.000000
+> gcode base: X:0.000000 Y:0.000000 Z:-0.010000 E:0.000000
+> gcode homing: X:0.000000 Y:0.000000 Z:-0.010000
+```
+
+Here, the Z position in "gcode base" reflects the calibrated Z offset.
+
+Then, the offset can be tested by moving the nozzle slowly down to zero by
+moving it in multiple steps. It's good to do this by using GCodes, since
+the offset is applied as GCode-Offset. For example like this:
+
+```
+> G90
+> G0 Z5
+> G0 Z3
+> G0 Z1
+> G0 Z0.5
+> G0 Z0.3
+> G0 Z0.1
+```
+
+Check the distance to the print surface after every step. If there is a small
+discrepancy (which should be smaller than the offset base from the switch's
+datasheet), then adapt the "z_calibration:switch_offset" by that value.
+Decreasing the "switch_offset" will move the nozzle more away from the bed.
+
+And finally, if you have double checked, that the calibrated offset is correct,
+you can go for fine tuning the "z_calibration:switch_offset" by actually
+printing first layer tests. This needs to be done only once!
+
+# How To Use It
+
+## Command CALIBRATE_Z
+
+The calibration is started by using the `CALIBRATE_Z` command. There are no
+more parameters. A clean nozzle is needed for running this command.
+
+It does not matter when this calibration is called (and at what temperatures).
+But, it is importaint to call it just before starting a print when the printer
+is hot. So, it is good to add the `CALIBRATE_Z` command to the `PRINT_START`
+macro (which is called from the slicers start gCode). The sequence of this
+macro can look like this:
+
+1. Home all axes
+2. Heat up the bed and nozzle (and chamber)
+3. Get probe, make any bed leveling if needed (like QGL, Z-Tilt), park probe
+4. Purge and clean the nozzle
+5. Get probe, CALIBRATE_Z, park probe
+6. (Adjust Z offset if needed)
+7. Print intro line if used
+8. Start printing...
+
+**:exclamation: And remove any old Z offset adjustments here
+(like `SET_GCODE_OFFSET`)**
+
+For textured print surfaces, it might be necessary to go closer to the bed.
+To adjust the offset from the slicers start GCode, the following command can be
+added to the `PRINT_START` macro **after** calling the Z calibration:
+
+```
+    # Adjust the G-Code Z offset if needed
+    SET_GCODE_OFFSET Z_ADJUST={params.Z_ADJUST|default(0.0)|float} MOVE=1
+```
+
+Then, a `Z_ADJUST=0.0` can be added to the `PRINT_START` command in the Slicer.
+This does **not** reset the offset to this value but adjusts it by the given
+amount!
+
+>**NOTE:** Do not home Z again after running the Z calibration or it needs to
+> be executed again!
+
+## Command PROBE_Z_ACCURACY
+
+There is also a `PROBE_Z_ACCURACY` command to test the accuracy of the Z
+endstop (like the `PROBE_ACCURACY` command of the probe):
+
+```
+PROBE_Z_ACCURACY [PROBE_SPEED=<mm/s>] [LIFT_SPEED=<mm/s>] [SAMPLES=<count>] [SAMPLE_RETRACT_DIST=<mm>]
+```
+
+It calculates the maximum, minimum, average, median and standard deviation of
+multiple probe samles on the endstop by taking the configured nozzle position
+on the endstop. The optional parameters default to their equivalent setting in
+the z_calibration config section.