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by moorebrm
Tue May 05, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Bed adhesion problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4794

Re: Bed adhesion problem

You are running .3 nozzle that does not put out much plastic you must have minimum nozzle /bed clearance
and then try running 200% extrusion on first layer. This makes the 1st layer thicker, neater and it sticks much better.
regards moorebrm
by moorebrm
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: just built the printer and z axis useless
Replies: 2
Views: 4715

Re: just built the printer and z axis useless

Z axis problems can be amplified by incorrect X axis locking collar location and belt tightness.
The geeetech manual indicates putting the X rod locking collars on the outside of the Z axis bracket don't do this.

First Put the collars on the inside of the bracket (the Extruder side) - this stops ...
by moorebrm
Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: extruder clicking, filament not feeding properly
Replies: 5
Views: 11381

Re: extruder clicking, filament not feeding properly

Check your Teflon lining in the print head, If it is burnt or too long it shrinks on the filament when hot and causes it to jam.
If the teflon lining is burnt replace it (I have drilled them out a little to ease the problem) - make sure the lining is not too long it must be level with the 8mm ...
by moorebrm
Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: New build major issues
Replies: 11
Views: 22765

Re: New build major issues

In 2016 I purchased a Geeetech Acrylic Prusa i3b pro kit - using it while I write this.
Good learning curve and has been a good little printer once you sort out the bugs.

The biggest problem I had initially was z axis jamming (i believe this may also be your problem)

On startup the z-axis stuck at ...
by moorebrm
Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Mods And Hacks
Topic: Z Wobble Fix For Geeetech Aluminum Prusa I3
Replies: 22
Views: 120787

Re: Z Wobble Fix For Geeetech Aluminum Prusa I3

Hi New to this forum
I have just bought a 2016 Geeetech Acrylic Prusa i3b pro kit and put it together two days ago. Its a great kit for the price and I'm happy with it but it has a poor z axis design.
I have the metal z axis bracket and on startup the z-axis stuck at the bottom, the screw threads ...