Tap users - what is your startup sequence on your V2 (or Trident I suppose)?

[Yonkiman]

Here's mine:

1. Set bed to desired temperature.
2. Once temp has been reached, plus 15-20 minute soak time, do a G28 and G32. (I generally don't do a bed mesh because my bed is flat enough.)
3. Set hot end to desired temperature.
4. Do a nozzle height check with a piece of paper and babystep as necessary to dial in height. (I know this shouldn't be necessary, but occasionally there's been an error on the order of 0.5mm that would have gouged the build plate, so I don't mind taking the extra minute or so for this.)
5. Start the print.

I'm curious how this compares to other people's procedure. I'd love for it to be more automated, but I'm not sure what I could change. Can't Tap the build plate with the nozzle at temp...

 

[StevenB]

Personally.
I use "A better print start macro" and simply slice the stl, upload and print, then walk away.
Let the printer handle everything.

 

[claudermilk]

I use the preheat settings in Fluidd/Mainsail. All have nozzle set to 150, then bed to the material needs. I let it heat soak for about 5-10 minutes (it's a 250). Then I hit print and the printer takes care of the rest. Home if needed, bed level, KAMP adaptive mesh, then smart park & final nozzle heat. I'll make sure the first layer is going down well, then leave it to the work.

 

[Yonkiman]

Thanks. So neither of you have any nozzle height errors at any bed/hot end temp?

 

[claudermilk]

No, not really.

 

[StevenB]

No. Kinda one of the points of tap. Set the z offset once and forget about it l.

 

[5twenty]

It is the point, but I have to micro adjust my z depending on material. I guess I could automate it, but it seems to fluctuate. But not so much that I care enough to chase that unicorn. Maybe when I put TAP on my other 2.4?