Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Hi
I have recently purchased and successfully assembled an Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B 3D Printer kit. I have been using it for the past week with few issues. I recently noticed a smell coming from the printer and discovered that the Hotbed connector on the GT2560 has melted off. Also I noticed that the connector for the extrude is also loose. I suspect the solder joint of the pins on the board are loose.
Please see attached pics and advise on a course of action.
Thanks,
Theo
I have recently purchased and successfully assembled an Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B 3D Printer kit. I have been using it for the past week with few issues. I recently noticed a smell coming from the printer and discovered that the Hotbed connector on the GT2560 has melted off. Also I noticed that the connector for the extrude is also loose. I suspect the solder joint of the pins on the board are loose.
Please see attached pics and advise on a course of action.
Thanks,
Theo
Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
It's not about the tightness,but the high temp from the relevant circuit.I think you'd better check if there is a short circuit on your board.BTW,did your board still work after the burning?neohusky wrote:Hi
I have recently purchased and successfully assembled an Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B 3D Printer kit. I have been using it for the past week with few issues. I recently noticed a smell coming from the printer and discovered that the Hotbed connector on the GT2560 has melted off. Also I noticed that the connector for the extrude is also loose. I suspect the solder joint of the pins on the board are loose.
Please see attached pics and advise on a course of action.
Thanks,
Theo
And refer the following port to check if the resistance of your heatbed is normal:
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 19&t=17039
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Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Hi William
A few comments to your response:
1. The board still seems to work. For ibvious reasons I can not test the bed heating.
2. The extruded connection to the board is loose and so it is not heating the extruded. I have a movie file but can't upload it to demonstrate what I mean.
3. I've checked the board and can't find evidence of short circuit. As I said it was previously ok. I use for ~1 week.
I can test the resistance of the bed later tonight when I get home,but, it will not help me as I do not have a way to connect it back to the board. Witg 2 of the connectors melted.
A few comments to your response:
1. The board still seems to work. For ibvious reasons I can not test the bed heating.
2. The extruded connection to the board is loose and so it is not heating the extruded. I have a movie file but can't upload it to demonstrate what I mean.
3. I've checked the board and can't find evidence of short circuit. As I said it was previously ok. I use for ~1 week.
I can test the resistance of the bed later tonight when I get home,but, it will not help me as I do not have a way to connect it back to the board. Witg 2 of the connectors melted.
Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Hi
This is also the loose extriide connection in the board:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qi2fvo8akk4fl ... M.mov?dl=0
This is also the loose extriide connection in the board:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qi2fvo8akk4fl ... M.mov?dl=0
Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Yep,i saw it.I think it caused by the two burnt connector next to it because of the high temp,i mean,it was tight enough at the beginning.neohusky wrote:Hi
This is also the loose extriide connection in the board:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qi2fvo8akk4fl ... M.mov?dl=0
In addition,can you buy the connector replacements locally?
Just like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pcs-5-08mm-P ... 1201924630
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Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Is this not covered under warranty?
Also, the loose connector now no longer is powering the extruder.
Can you not send a replacement board and I'll return this faulty one?
Also, the loose connector now no longer is powering the extruder.
Can you not send a replacement board and I'll return this faulty one?
Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
Sorry,i'm not familiar with the order info.You can contact the seller to describe your issue and discuss how to deal with it.neohusky wrote:Is this not covered under warranty?
Also, the loose connector now no longer is powering the extruder.
Can you not send a replacement board and I'll return this faulty one?
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Re: Burnt connectors on new Acrylic Geeetech I3 pro B
The Order was from eBay. Seller: geeetech-official
I was asked to contact tech support on the forum. I will contact the seller again.
Thanks
I was asked to contact tech support on the forum. I will contact the seller again.
Thanks