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    Stepper Motor Installation

    Check the specs on the motor. Most NEMA motors are similar, but NEMA 17 (for example) only specifies the faceplate (mounting) and approximate...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Jun 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM in forum: General Questions
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    Solved Requesting R2 SD Card Image

    If it prompts you to request access -- do that. I will get the request and can add you (although anyone with the link can read that directory)
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Software
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    Solved Requesting R2 SD Card Image

    Go to my google drive and look for a file: R2_2.0_replace.zip That is the only version of the R2 sd image I have -- but it is probably the latest....
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Software
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    Partially Solved Bed temperature reading stuck at 100°C

    Sounds like not all of the ramps connections were put on correctly. Take a picture of the top of the RAMPS board so that I can see where things...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Tightening the extruder assembly?

    If that part is loose/moving (other than the spring loaded bit) then the only way to tighten that up is to remove the release arm and the cover --...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Mar 16, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Tightening the extruder assembly?

    Can you post a picture somewhere (imagur or other site -- uploading photos here is really not workable) and provide a link to view what parts you...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Mar 5, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    New to me C2 - interesting problem

    The on-board slicer is a (very) old version of Cura and there is not a lot of available options to update it. If you do want to continue with it...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Mar 5, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Filament stuck in tube

    To be really clear the 2mm OD PTFE is correct for 1.75mm filament :)
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Filament stuck in tube

    One thing that can contribute is that ABS and PLA filament get brittle (PLA is worse) as it ages and absorbs moisture. If your filament is...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Filament stuck in tube

    OK, that changes things -- possibly for the easier. The PTFE tube the filament is in should be removable at both ends. If you can do that and can...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Filament stuck in tube

    Here is one specific to unclogging the hotend/nozzzle [MEDIA]
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Filament stuck in tube

    I do not have an E3 to look at*, but this video shows you how to disassemble the hotend (where the filament is melted/extruded). If you do that...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 24, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Need Factory Image for RoboOS (Robo R2)

    Look here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6DXaWMGZJHTeF9sSUxJaHhVZW8?resourcekey=0-fBOIGqlfr8hPKXvK0xWmzA&usp=sharing The look for...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 17, 2025 in forum: Software
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    Need Factory Image for RoboOS (Robo R2)

    I may have one on my shared folder. Let me check
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 17, 2025 in forum: Software
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    Solved Filament Guide Springs Way Too Tight (E3D upgrade)

    OK, got the idea now. This is likely the best post to refer to: http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/inconsistent-extrusion-r1.24215/...
    Post by: mark tomlinson, Feb 6, 2025 in forum: Troubleshooting