Using the Z probe to set bed hight rather than just bed level

[stewl]

I agree, I had two profiles and only used this if I wanted to level. I now have the code in a macro in OctoPrint using the Macro plugin and run the macro when something has changed. The main point is it removes that final human level at the end of calibration. This is unnecessary as the distance between the sensor and the nozzle does not change so the macro replaces that manual step and allows you to dial in the nozzle height consistently.
It’s now got a whole lot more accurate as I print on glass and have changed the sensor out for an IR one that levels on glass and I am getting much more accurate leveling than with the original sensor and bed.

For all who want level on glass

I wanted an alternative sensor that would work on glass and if possible would fit within the main body of the print head. After some research I found an IR sensor that gets good reviews for accuracy and is small. It is 3.3V or 5V and logic high when triggering so I knew there would be some wiring issues but it’s small enough to fit on the right of the nozzle replacing the existing sensor and the right side fan duct. I think the right side fan duct doesn’t work well ( its removed in the new he…

The macro I use is in the instructions for changing the sensor.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JTZ811Tx-dTD35J4a-u2fsokln20INpR?usp=sharing