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by jimr9214
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Z axis moving slowly
Replies: 7
Views: 14192

Re: Z axis moving slowly

Issue resolved thanks to advise.
I used Repetier in manual mode and set M92 Z2540
M500 to save
I also found the item on the LCD screen under Control Motion Zaxis steps
Thanks again Jim
by jimr9214
Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:16 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Z axis moving slowly
Replies: 7
Views: 14192

Re: Z axis moving slowly

Hi thanks again for you reply.
The printer is a Geeetech i3 Pro B
The board is a GT2560 rev A+
Can you give me the information on how to access the information and correct in easy steps please as I am a amateur to computersso a lot of detail or is there a manual on how to do this
Thanks Jim
by jimr9214
Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Z axis moving slowly
Replies: 7
Views: 14192

Re: Z axis moving slowly

Hi thanks for your reply
The printer is an i3
The rods are m8
Motor step angle 1.8
Driver microstepping 1/16
The motors move very slow and only move around 1.5mm when I ask it to move 10mm
Any help would be appreciated.
Jim
by jimr9214
Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Z axis moving slowly
Replies: 7
Views: 14192

Z axis moving slowly

I have just purchased a new board from Geeetech , with the marlin software loaded by Geeetech
The Z axis moves very slow is there anything I can do to speed it up.?
Thanks Jim
by jimr9214
Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: GT2560 Board Rev A +
Replies: 9
Views: 21235

GT2560 Board Rev A +

I am still trying to sort out this new board.
What version of software should I use as nothing other than an early version of Marlin will verify. But no LCD screen data shows up.
I had a problem with the original board and purchased a new GT2560 Rev A+. I am only using 1 print head and no auto ...
by jimr9214
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Firmware for gt2560
Replies: 5
Views: 9373

Re: Firmware for gt2560

I have installed Marlin firmware on my GT2560 Rev A+ board.
It does not communicate with the lcd screen any suggestion?
Please explain step by step as I am a computer guy
Thanks Jim
by jimr9214
Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Firmware for gt2560
Replies: 5
Views: 9373

Re: Firmware for gt2560

When compiling the firmware for gt2560 board I get fpos_t error message.
How do I fix this?
Thanks Jim
by jimr9214
Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:47 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: Firmware for gt2560
Replies: 5
Views: 9373

Firmware for gt2560

Hi I have one of my geeetechi3 printers with a damaged board. I have purchased a new board . Can some one explain in simple terms and steps how to read the firmware on the damaged board and upload it to the new board. I have Adruino software installed.
I am new to this so be patient.
Thanks Jim
by jimr9214
Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: X Axis problem
Replies: 2
Views: 5532

Re: X Axis problem

Thanks William
Finally after fixing minor adjustments to the printer after a new build I have it working properly.
Thanks for your help in positioning the build platform.
Jim
by jimr9214
Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: Discuss & Help
Topic: X Axis problem
Replies: 2
Views: 5532

X Axis problem

Hi can some help please
My X axis works fine when I use the LCD screen to move it to the centre of the build platform
How do I set it to print in the middle of the build platform. At the moment it travels to the far right (200mm) and to the extreme front
I have manually moved it 100 to centre then ...