May 18, 2026 12:00 AM
Bed Level codes using proximity sensor & uptanium setup instructions
Setup Instructions
Steps
1. Load Default Settings
- Issue the
M502 command to load default settings.2. Set Initial Z Offset
- Issue the
M851 Z0 command to set the Z offset to Zero.3. Save Settings
- Issue the
M500 command to save the new information to memory.4. Home the Machine
- Issue the
G28 command to home the machine. The printer will home and then lower the print head until the sensor is triggered.5. Find New Z Offset
- Once the printer is up to operating temperature, find the new (negative) -Z offset.
- Issue the
M851 Z-X.XX command to set the new -Z offset.- Issue the
M500 command to save the new -Z offset to the printer’s memory.6. Activate Bed Leveling Sequence
- Issue the
G29 command to activate the bed leveling sequence for the first time. The printer will learn the bed's position and record any variations in bed height.