From 068b59a5260602fbd11393f5076af0bc9013c1a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: thisiskeithb Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 07:52:45 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add Ender-5 leadscrew readme --- config/examples/Creality/Ender-5/README.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) create mode 100644 config/examples/Creality/Ender-5/README.md diff --git a/config/examples/Creality/Ender-5/README.md b/config/examples/Creality/Ender-5/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..ef74777b91e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/config/examples/Creality/Ender-5/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Creality Ender-5 Leadscrew Changes + +In mid-to-late 2019, Creality upgraded the base Ender-5 leadscrew to the same one used on the Ender-5 Pro which prevents the bed from dropping once power is cut. + +If your machine shipped with the upgraded leadscrew (or if your prints are 1/2 as tall as they should be), change your Z steps from `400` to `800` in `Configuration.h`: + +Before: +`DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 80, 80, 400, 93 }` + +After: +`DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 80, 80, 800, 93 }` + +Or by sending `M92 Z800` followed by `M500` after updating your firmware.