Fix: Clarify error message during AFC calibration for filament issues #565
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Pull Request Overview
This PR improves the error message displayed when AFC calibration fails during the "retract to extruder" phase. The enhanced message provides more detailed troubleshooting guidance for users.
- Updated error message for calibration failure during the "retract to extruder" checkpoint to include specific troubleshooting steps and configuration guidance
- Added changelog entry documenting this user-facing improvement
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| extras/AFC_BoxTurtle.py | Enhanced error message for calibration failure during "retract to extruder" phase with detailed troubleshooting instructions |
| CHANGELOG.md | Added changelog entry for the improved calibration error message |
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Major Changes in this PR
This pull request addresses a calibration issue in the AFC system and improves user feedback when filament fails to reach the hub sensor during calibration. The most important changes clarify the error message shown to users and document this fix in the changelog.
User feedback improvements
calibrate_lanewithinextras/AFC_BoxTurtle.pyto provide clearer guidance if the filament fails to reach the hub sensor during AFC calibration, including troubleshooting steps and suggestions for adjustingdist_hub.Documentation updates
CHANGELOG.mddescribing the clarified message for AFC calibration failures related to the filament not reaching the hub sensor.Notes to Code Reviewers
Closes #559
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