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Is there any well-documented 'auto z-offset' (DIY) upgrade available for 3D printers?

In addition to the question How can a force sensor automatically determine the Z-offset?. Is there any well-documented 'auto z-offset' (DIY) upgrade available for 3D printers? I'm particularly interested in using a strain gauge and upgrading the…
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How can a force sensor automatically determine the Z-offset?

The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE, apart from auto bed leveling (ABL), also has a way to calculate the Z-offset automatically. A feature I didn't hear about before. According to a Maker's Muse video it's based on a force sensor. How does this concept work?…