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by pixelatex
Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes
Replies: 11
Views: 23423

Re: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes

I somewhat managed to fix it...

First: there is a tiny wheel inside the extruder that helps guide your filament.
http://i.imgur.com/E7wVjBr.jpg

Remove the heatsink and fan and you will see that there is a phillips screw(cross) on the wheel that will allow you to move it. Move it so that it ...
by pixelatex
Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes
Replies: 11
Views: 23423

Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes

It seems to happen randomly.. my filament will stop going through unless I push the wire through by hand.

When this happens during printing.. you can imagine how the model looks.. half finished while the extruder head is floating above it and trying to print without filament...

I tested the ...
by pixelatex
Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:25 am
Forum: Assembly
Topic: My z-axis is a bit wonky
Replies: 4
Views: 13305

Re: My z-axis is a bit wonky

I reattached EVERYTHING... and they are still wonky and causing issues now and then... I think the cause may be the printed parts.. They are pretty poorly done and I've had to fix one or two of them already..
by pixelatex
Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: My z-axis is a bit wonky
Replies: 4
Views: 13305

Re: My z-axis is a bit wonky

The couplings are bolted like the assembly manual said.. I can't really change much about that
by pixelatex
Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:02 am
Forum: Assembly
Topic: My z-axis is a bit wonky
Replies: 4
Views: 13305

My z-axis is a bit wonky

My z-axis won't turn.. So I removed the top acrylic caps keeping the threaded & smooth rod in place and suddenly, It moved.

The acryllic part(A6, Smooth rod fixed plate, PI3A-M06) is causing issues and not allowing the rods to turn properly.

Upon inspection, I noticed that the threaded rod was not ...
by pixelatex
Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Stepper Motor
Topic: Auto-home is going in reverse
Replies: 27
Views: 42443

Re: Auto-home is going in reverse

I've been looking for the firmware but I can't find it anywhere.
by pixelatex
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Stepper Motor
Topic: Auto-home is going in reverse
Replies: 27
Views: 42443

Re: Auto-home is going in reverse

You are talking about the connector on the sanguinololu board? The connector has a plasic bit underneath it that only allows you the plug it in one direction
by pixelatex
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Stepper Motor
Topic: Auto-home is going in reverse
Replies: 27
Views: 42443

Re: Auto-home is going in reverse

How? It's not like I can plug them in backwards? The connector only fits in 1 direction
by pixelatex
Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Stepper Motor
Topic: Auto-home is going in reverse
Replies: 27
Views: 42443

Re: Auto-home is going in reverse

If I move to axis from 0 to 100:

The X will move right to left, the Y will move from front to back and the Z axis will from up to down.