Question about bed mesh

I've been having issues with z offset not consistent across the bed surface. I homed the bed, ran tilt, rehomed z, ran a bed_mesh_calibrate (even did a 16x17 grid). Then saved it to a profile called cold_bed, and then did a save config. Then after the restart, homed, z tilt, homed z, and then loaded the profile cold_bed. The z offset is correct in the middle of the bed doing a paper test at z = 0, but everywhere else it is wrong . Perhaps bed mesh doesn't compensate unless a print is running?
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billyd
billydOP2y ago
I really suspect something is not right with bed_mesh as it relates to Z offset. Running a print right now that works fine at bed center but I have to lower the nozzle into the bed by 0.15mm in another location. But I can see the z axis moving to compensate for the bed surface. And I use a dual rail for the x axis so heat deformation from the gantry is nill. This used to work a few weeks ago without adjusting z offset anywhere on the bed and now it doesn't. I did have a problem with my hotend coming loose but that is repaired and is no longer a factor. Is there a bug in bed_mesh?
miklschmidt
miklschmidt2y ago
Perhaps bed mesh doesn't compensate unless a print is running?
If it's loaded, the compensation is active.
billyd
billydOP2y ago
It almost seems like the mesh is inverted. It's that far off. Very strange
miklschmidt
miklschmidt2y ago
If you suspect bugs in bed_mesh, go report it on https://klipper.discourse.group/ It's infinitely more likely that you're having mechanical issues though.
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billyd
billydOP2y ago
I agree, but it's printing really well once I babysit the offset at the beginning of the print
miklschmidt
miklschmidt2y ago
RatOS doesn't change klipper's bed_mesh implementation, so theres nothing i can do about it if you believe it to be buggy. You would have to report a bug to the klipper team.
billyd
billydOP2y ago
Ok just wanted to get your take on it. It's very strange.
miklschmidt
miklschmidt2y ago
My take is: it's mechanical. Usually it's loose couplers, loose nozzle, loose something.
billyd
billydOP2y ago
Thanks will go over everything
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