These instructions were written to explain how to calibrate using a computer connected through the USB
port to your printer.
Caution During the whole procedure, you must have your hand on the master switch, ready to shut off
the printer. This is a look ahead measure in order to prevent the BLT and/or the nozzle from crashing
into the heat-bed, in case of improper operation.
1.1) Send G28 XY; Homing X and Y axis first. You can only use G28 Z if G28 XY is performed first otherwise
you get an error message on the display: “Z forbidden”.
1.2) Send G28 Z; Homing the Z-axis only downwards.
Caution Z-homing should be at the center of the heat-bed. If it’s not, you are probably not using the
correct FW variant.
1.3) As soon as the Z axis moves downwards, touch the tip of the BLT and verify that it detects the pin
correctly. It should stop and resume moving downwards after you release the pin. Touch the tip of the
BLT again, to double check that the Z-min endstop is working correctly.
1.4) If the Z axis keeps moving downwards, switch off the main power immediately. Check first that the
2-wire sensor cable, from the ANTCLABS BLT to the main board, is wired correctly.
1.5) If your head moves upwards only, then you have the 2 wire sensor cable, from the ANTCLABS BLT to
the main board, connected wrong, i.e. connected to the Zmax (X+) instead of the Zmin (Z-).
2.1) Send M119 which is the G-code command to check the end stop status. X,Y and Z should report their
status as OPEN when not activated. If Z says TRIGGERED then your wiring is faulty. The 2 wire cable and
connector should be checked for reverse and/or faulty connection.
3) Calibration:
4) EEPROM:
Send M500; to save the value to EEPROM so that it is not reset when you power the printer off and on
(Remember the -1.4, -1.5 and -1.6 are just examples, yours may be different).