How I Made My 3D Printer Clean Itself With G-code!
0Keeping your AnkerMake M5 printer nozzle clean just got easier! In this video, I walk you through setting up custom G-code to automate nozzle cleaning using a silicone brush. No more filament buildup—just smooth, reliable prints every time.
🔹 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to integrate nozzle cleaning into your startup sequence
✅ Fine-tuning G-code for effective brush contact
✅ Testing and optimizing results for different materials
Whether you're printing with TPU, ABS, or PLA, this setup can help keep your prints flawless. Drop a comment if you have any questions or ideas to improve the process
**G-Code**
M104 S{first_layer_temperature[0]} ; set final nozzle temp
M190 S{first_layer_bed_temperature[0]} ; set and wait for bed temp to stabilize
M109 S{first_layer_temperature[0]} ; wait for nozzle temp to stabilize
G28 ; Home all axes
M420 S1 ; Enable mesh bed leveling
G90 ; Ensure absolute positioning
; Nozzle wiping sequence
G1 Z10 F2000 ; Raise nozzle slightly
G1 Y0 F3000 ; Move to the strip position
G1 Z0.5 F1000 ; Lower nozzle close to strip
; Swipe nozzle across strip
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left across strip
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right across strip
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left again
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right again
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left across strip
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right across strip
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left again
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right again
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left across strip
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right across strip
G1 X128 F3000 ; Move left again
G1 X98 F3000 ; Move right again
G28 ; Home after cleaning
;LAYER_COUNT:{total_layer_count}
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