{"id":2894,"date":"2022-08-14T23:43:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T23:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2022-08-14T23:49:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T23:49:01","slug":"marlin-auto-bed-leveling-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/marlin-auto-bed-leveling-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Marlin Auto Bed Leveling Not Working: The Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone working with a 3D printer knows how much hassle the bed levelling involves. The marlin firmware features an auto bed levelling functionality. However, marlin auto bed levelling not working correctly can be a critical issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, fixing the problem is very easy to do. You must reset the bed levelling to its normal state and check up on some parts. Things like mesh layer check or finding out whether you have saved the bed levelling settings or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, I would say you will need to get through the complete article to find out how you can fix it and how it works. So, let’s get on with the details and find out the process of fixing the issue of auto bed levelling not working for marlin firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The working process of Marlin’s Auto bed levelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before I take you through the solution to this bed levelling problem, let’s discuss how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, as you may already guess from the term auto bed levelling, it’s a feature that allows you to adjust the printer bed of your 3D printer automatically. The function is to adjust the nozzle height depending on the height of the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the perfect solution for anyone who struggles with levelling their bed. And if you know 3D printers, then you already know how problematic it is to level a print bed manually. That’s why beginners get the most value out of the automatic bed levelling feature from Marlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when the feature stops working, that causes a lot of inconvenience in the printing process for all beginners. Without proper bed levelling, you get faulty low-quality prints out of your 3D printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the causes for automatic bed levelling to fail on Marlin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, you must learn about the different reasons for the automatic bed levelling failing on the marlin. There are plenty of causes that can result in this issue. Let’s check out why the problem occurs first, and then we can talk about solving the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common mistake many users make is using an older or outdated version of the marlin and finding out that the automatic bed levelling isn’t working. I mean, it’s a very obvious reason you may need to deal with it at times. Also, an unstable release version of the firmware can result in the feature not working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fix to this problem is very easy, all you have to do is install an updated version of the firmware, and that’s pretty much it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The core part of automatic bed levelling uses a sensor on the board. So, if you find that the automatic bed levelling isn’t working correctly, a reason can be the faulty sensor. A sensor can go bad due to external damages or rough use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get a new sensor and replace it with a faulty one to fix the problem. Or you can get a new mainboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving or EEPROM issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here you can come across two different types of problems. One is not saving the settings. When the auto bed levelling settings don’t stay saved on your device, you will find that it’s not working. Usually, these settings are saved in EEPROM. So, first, you have to check if the settings are saved or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, another issue here can be with the EEPROM itself. Sometimes, the EEPROM is the problem that messes up the settings for the auto bed level feature. This problem can also cause the function to fail for your marlin firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endstops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any faulty configuration on the end stops can impact your printer’s automatic bed levelling. Usually, if your automatic bed levelling works properly, the endstops will also automatically configure. So, they both are pretty much connected to one thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fix is simply configuring the endstops properly, and it should work out just fine. You won\u2019t have any trouble fixing the issue whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missing codes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons for automatic bed levels not working on marlin is missing codes. If there are some lines of codes missing on your marlin firmware, you will have issues with automatic bed levelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fix this, I recommend going through the lines of code. The good thing about Marlin is that the codes are simple and easy to skim. So, you can easily go through the codes and fix the missing lines of code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration.h file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another concern you have to consider with automatic bed levelling is the configuration. The configuration might have problems or may not be ideal for your device. You can try out changing the file with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best solution, in this case, is to find the configuration. H file from the official GitHub of marlin. They provide the configuration file for free, so you won’t have to do too much to get your hands on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveling procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes there is the issue of leveling procedure that makes the auto-leveling feature fail. You may encounter bad sensors, nozzle placement, and mechanical problems with the mainboard. Also, an uneven bed can cause your auto bed level to fail to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, these issues can cause marlin trouble with automatic bed leveling. As you saw in each case, there are fixes that you can try out for the whole thing. So, it’s not something that you have to bother with a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set up the auto bed leveling feature on marlin properly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can do many different things to resolve the issues related to automatic bed leveling failure on marlin. At the same time, you will also need to learn to set up the feature for your marlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, I will take you through setting up auto bed leveling on marlin. These basic steps and methods are involved in setting up the firmware with automatic bed leveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n