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Creality BL Touch User Manual

Creality BL Touch
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AUTO BED LEVELING SENSOR FOR 3D PRINTER
Apply to 32-bit motherboards
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Creality BL Touch Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCreality
ModelBL Touch
Category3D Printers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Packing List

BL Touch Component

The main BL Touch sensor unit included in the kit.

Included Accessories

Lists connectors, ties, and mounting screws provided.

Compatible Printer Models

Identifies printer models supported by the BL Touch.

Circuit Principle

Mainboard and 5-Pin Connector

Wiring diagram for 32-bit mainboards and the 5-pin connector.

Application Compatibility

Lists printer models compatible with this circuit setup.

Update Firmware

Format SD Card

Steps to format the SD card for firmware installation.

Download Firmware

Instructions on obtaining the correct firmware for your printer.

Copy Firmware to SD

Process of transferring firmware files onto the SD card.

Insert SD Card and Power On

Inserting the SD card and powering on the printer to start the update.

Wait for Upgrade Completion

Monitoring the firmware update process until completion.

Install BL Touch

Connect 5-Pin Port

Attaching the BL Touch connector to the mainboard's 5-pin port.

Mount BL Touch Bracket

Securing the BL Touch sensor to its mounting bracket.

Install Bracket on Printer

Attaching the BL Touch assembly to the printer's frame.

Cable Management

Organizing and securing the BL Touch cables for neatness.

Circuit Wiring

Mainboard Wiring Connection

Illustrates connecting the BL Touch to the mainboard.

Z Endstop Disconnection

Instruction to unplug the original Z endstop switch.

Steps for Operation

Determine Z Offset Value

Procedure to measure the Z probe offset against the print bed.

Input and Save Z Offset

Setting the measured Z offset value in the printer's firmware.

Perform Bed Leveling

Initiating the automatic bed leveling process on the printer.

Verify Leveling with Test Print

Using a test print to confirm the success of bed leveling.

Troubleshooting Failed Prints

Adjusting Z offset if test prints indicate leveling issues.

Software Settings

Open Creality Slicer

Launching the Creality Slicer software.

Manage Printer Settings

Accessing and configuring printer-specific settings.

Modify Start G-code

Editing the G-code to include auto-leveling commands.

Appendix 2: Troubleshooting

LED Indicator Issues

Resolving problems indicated by the BL Touch LED status.

Probe Deployment Failures

Fixing issues with the probe not deploying or retracting correctly.

Z-Axis Movement Problems

Troubleshooting Z-axis not responding after probe activation.

Probe Sensor Errors

Addressing physical errors like bent probes or failed self-checks.

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