The cartographer in the SIBOOR KIT defaults to using the Classic mode, while the new Survey Touch mode improves accuracy and offers enhanced reliability. The main differences between the two modes are:
Classic Mode: It uses the traditional scanning method as the Z-axis endstop, determining the nozzle's position by reading frequency changes. However, the frequency is affected by both the bed distance and the coil temperature, requiring temperature compensation.
Survey Touch Mode: It doesn’t focus on absolute frequency values but detects when the rate of frequency change occurs, indicating that the nozzle has touched the bed. This method doesn’t require temperature compensation and ensures a more accurate first layer each time you print.
The advantage of switching to Survey Touch mode is that it eliminates the need for frequent adjustments or calibrations during printing, ensuring that the nozzle accurately touches the bed every time, thus improving print precision and consistency.
This guide provides detailed steps on how to update the Cartographer software via Git, flash the firmware using scripts, and modify the configuration files.
※Update Cartographer Software
Use SSH tools to connect to the device. The method can be found in the link below:
Navigate to the Cartographer folder:
Switch to the cartographer-klipper folder:
cd ./cartographer-klipper
Pull the latest updates:
Use the command to pull the latest version of the software:
git pull
Rerun the installation script:
After pulling the latest updates, run the installation script to ensure that all dependencies and settings are correctly installed:
./install.sh
※ Refresh Cartographer Firmware
Access the device and run the installation program:
SSH into the device and run the following command to start the firmware update:
Type "yes" and press Enter, then wait for the katapult toolkit to download.
Choose to flash the firmware:
After the installation program runs, the following message will appear，Enter 6 to select the option to flash the firmware via CANBUS.
Select Survey Touch functionality:
The system will prompt you to choose whether to include Survey Touch functionality，Enter 1 to select "with Survey Touch.":
Select the firmware file:
The system will then prompt you to choose the firmware file to flash，Enter 1 to select the Survey_Cartographer_CAN_1000000_8kib_offset.bin file for flashing.:
Firmware flashing process:
The flashing process will display the following output，Press Enter to continue:
In certain situations, you will be prompted to enter a password. Please enter 'biqu' and press Enter to send.
Reboot the device:
To ensure proper operation, type "r" and press Enter to restart the system.
※ Modify printer.cfg Configuration File
Open the web interface. Since the printer.cfg hasn't been updated yet, an error will appear. Once the configuration is modified, it will return to normal.
Delete Cartographer-related sections:
Open the printer.cfg configuration file, locate the existing [cartographer] section, and record the canbus_uuid before deleting it. Then, replace the section with the following configuration, and insert the recorded UUID into the new configuration:
[scanner]
canbus_uuid:
# Fill in the UUID that was just recorded
x_offset: 0
# adjust for your cartographers offset from nozzle to middle of coil
y_offset: 21
# adjust for your cartographers offset from nozzle to middle of coil
backlash_comp: 0.5
# Backlash compensation distance for removing Z backlash before measuring
# the sensor response.
#
# Offsets are measured from the centre of your coil, to the tip of your nozzle
# on a level axis. It is vital that this is accurate.
calibration_method: touch
# leave this as touch unless you want to use scan only for everything.
sensor: cartographer
# this must be set as cartographer unless using IDM etc.
sensor_alt: carto
# alternate name to call commands. CARTO_TOUCH etc
scanner_touch_z_offset: 0.05
# This is the default and will be overwritten and added to the DO NOT SAVE area by using UI to save z offset
mesh_runs: 2
# Number of passes to make during mesh scan.
Update ADXL345 Configuration
Please locate the existing [adxl345]/ section in your printer.cfg configuration file and replace it with the following content:
Locate the existing [bed_mesh] section and replace it with the following:
[bed_mesh]
zero_reference_position: 150,150
# This option is suitable for the 300 model.
# set this to the middle of your bed
speed: 200
# movement speed of toolhead during bed mesh
horizontal_move_z: 5
# height of scanner during bed mesh scan
mesh_min: 30, 30
# start point of bed mesh [X, Y]
mesh_max: 270, 270
# end point of bed mesh [X, Y]
probe_count: 30, 30
algorithm: bicubic
[bed_mesh]
zero_reference_position: 175,175
# This option is suitable for the 350 model.
# set this to the middle of your bed
speed: 200
# movement speed of toolhead during bed mesh
horizontal_move_z: 5
# height of scanner during bed mesh scan
mesh_min: 30, 30
# start point of bed mesh [X, Y]
mesh_max: 320, 320
# end point of bed mesh [X, Y]
probe_count: 30, 30
algorithm: bicubic
Example macro definition to delete:
[gcode_macro PROBE_CALIBRATE]
gcode: CARTOGRAPHER_CALIBRATE # Command for calibration
Replace [gcode_macro PRINT_START] configuration
Locate the existing [gcode_macro PRINT_START] section and replace it with the following:
[gcode_macro PRINT_START]
gcode:
{% set target_bed = params.BED|int %} # Target bed temperature
{% set target_extruder = params.EXTRUDER|int %} # Target nozzle temperature
{% set x_wait = printer.toolhead.axis_maximum.x|float / 2 %} # Bed center X
{% set y_wait = printer.toolhead.axis_maximum.y|float / 2 %} # Bed center Y
SET_GCODE_OFFSET Z=0 # Reset Z offset
G28 # Home all axes
G90 # Set to absolute positioning
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Heating Bed: {target_bed}°C" # Display bed heating message
G1 X{x_wait} Y{y_wait} Z15 F9000 # Move to bed center
M190 S{target_bed} # Wait for bed to reach target temperature
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Leveling..." # Display leveling message
QUAD_GANTRY_LEVEL # Perform Z tilt adjustment
G28 Z # Re-home Z after adjustment
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Bed Mesh Calibration" # Display mesh calibration message
BED_MESH_CALIBRATE # Perform bed mesh calibration
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Calibrating Z Offset" # Display Z offset calibration message
CARTOGRAPHER_TOUCH # Calibrate Z offset
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Heating Nozzle: {target_extruder}°C" # Display nozzle heating message
G1 X{x_wait} Y{y_wait} Z15 F9000 # Move to bed center
M109 S{target_extruder} # Heat nozzle to target temperature
SET_DISPLAY_TEXT MSG="Preparing to Print..." # Display preparation message
G0 X{x_wait - 50} Y4 F10000 # Move to primeline start point
G0 Z0.4 # Raise Z to 0.4mm
G91 # Switch to relative positioning
G1 X100 E20 F1000 # Extrude primeline
G90 # Switch back to absolute positioning
Remove any Cartographer-related settings, usually found towards the end of the file.
7.Translate to English: Modify the printer start G-code in the slicing software.
; Start macro: Heat bed and nozzle simultaneously
M104 S150 ; Preheat nozzle to 150°C (non-blocking)
M140 S[bed_temperature_initial_layer_single] ; Set bed target temperature (non-blocking)
M190 S[bed_temperature_initial_layer_single] ; Wait for bed to reach target temperature
M109 S150 ; Wait for nozzle to reach 150°C
PRINT_START EXTRUDER=[nozzle_temperature_initial_layer] BED=[bed_temperature_initial_layer_single]
Save and restart Klipper:
After modifying the configuration file, save the changes and restart the Klipper service to apply the updates.
※ Restart and Calibration
Check firmware version:
After successfully connecting, verify whether the firmware has been updated to the Cartographer V5 version. You can check the firmware information in the Klipper web interface .
Ensure the displayed version is CARTOGRAPHER 5.0.0.
In the next calibration process, we will switch to the Cartographer documentation for a more comprehensive experience.
