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by veritech
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: Products FAQ
Topic: layer lines
Replies: 3
Views: 5953

Re: layer lines

I think I see the problem. When the print head is moving on the z-axis you can see the print head rock back and forth in the y-axis.


I have seen some "anti wobble" parts that can be printed. is this something that can help with this?

Thanks
by veritech
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:25 am
Forum: Products FAQ
Topic: layer lines
Replies: 3
Views: 5953

layer lines

bought a i3 pro b last year and printed out the project that I was trying to get done. Wan't overly happy with the quality.

I now have some projects that I am trying to get done and I have the same quality issues. It is a problem where I get "layer" lines. (photo attached).

I don't know if this is ...
by veritech
Sat May 30, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Stepper Motor
Topic: x-axis skipping
Replies: 1
Views: 4126

x-axis skipping

i am trying to print a large part and the x-axis is randomly "skipping", sounds like its grinding, then it continues printing but everything has shifted 3mm (approx).

any suggestions?

thanks
by veritech
Wed May 13, 2015 3:55 am
Forum: Others
Topic: Bad Print Quality
Replies: 18
Views: 27168

Re: Bad Print Quality

I finally got a print job out. after figuring out the hairspray / glue on the bed print head heights, etc.

Is there a good document on a calibration on the machine? I just purchased the Geeetech Prusa pro i3b w/ 1.75mm material and .3mm nozzle
my test print looks horrible. almost like the plastic ...
by veritech
Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder not heating
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

Re: Extruder not heating

So, I removed the heater lines from the control board and tinned the ends and did another resistance test. this time, I noticed that it was 12M ohms (body resistance from me holding the wires to the probes), so I started looking for an open.

I removed the heater from the extruder assembly, pulled ...
by veritech
Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder not heating
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

Extruder not heating

Hi,
I just purchased a Prusa I3b printer kit. assembled it on the weekend, fixed a couple of issues and got it to auto home.
I connected it to my notebook, downloaded the drivers and the software as per the wiki.

I have the software connecting to the printer and am able to control the motors, etc ...