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    Where to get LCD Mod 2024

    When you have the bottom cover off the printer, disengage the connector on the main board that leads to the heated bed. The current draw from that...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Solved What is this R1+ noise?

    I suspect that you can find the required part in many locations, if it is indeed that fan. Also, the website partsbuilt.com lists with 3 in stock...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved What is this R1+ noise?

    The main control board on the underside has a small cooling fan. It sounds as though the bearings are failing on that fan. it's an easy...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Extruder switch off error

    Your heater block could have a problem that has prevented it from reaching or maintaining correct temperature. It's also possible that the...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 6, 2024 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unanswered Print bed showing incorrect temps.

    I had a similar problem quite a long time ago and discovered that I had connected a pair of leads in reverse, but I can't recall what wires were...
    Post by: fred3d, Jan 27, 2024 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved why is the filament breaking?

    Humidity is a factor in aging of filament, in my opinion. I experience breaking between the spool and the extruder on my printers as well and have...
    Post by: fred3d, Jul 14, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered M999 Temperature Fell Too Much During Printing

    I've run into just that aspect of the slicer with a friend. This within the not-recent version, and the settings have to be advanced. In the...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered M999 Temperature Fell Too Much During Printing

    Nothing in the log jumps out as being helpful. Consider to check the wiring on the main board. For the thermistor, remove the plug on the board...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered M999 Temperature Fell Too Much During Printing

    That's useful information. Are you monitoring the temperatures? What software is connected to the printer? Is the temperature drop created by a...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered M999 Temperature Fell Too Much During Printing

    Rather than attempting to circumvent something as important as what you've described, consider to determine the source and resolve it. I've seen...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved LCD screen power source

    It's been a while since I've pulled the R1+ out of the pile in the junk room, but I think I wired inside the case to the mains power leads a USB...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 17, 2023 in forum: General Questions
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    Unanswered Where to hire someone for my simple 3D design and print project?

    Reddit has a sub for people to post requests for either designing a model or for having a print done, or both. Additionally, posting here as you...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 25, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I'm a metrology sort of person and I'd really like to pin down this problem and ideally have the ideal solution as well. The owner of the printer...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 9, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I'm still trying to solve this problem. By adding an M565 Z-0.8 code between G28 and G29, the test prints have improved, but the "potato chip"...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 8, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I've read as much of the linked pages as I could find. After checking a number of things, I am not sure this is related to z-offset. I've...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 6, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting