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    Solved New RAMPS Board Only Works Plugged Into Computer?

    Old thread, but it solved my problem. I had a spare Ramps board that I used when I replaced the original one when upgrading the heated bed mosfet...
    Post by: Paladin, Mar 14, 2018 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Installing Fans

    I just installed one of the 40mm fan adapters on the hexagon of my R1+ because the stock fan was loud enough to bother me. If you go that route...
    Post by: Paladin, May 20, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    Been printing like a fool on the R1+, so nice to have a working printer! Still working on the kickstarter. I replaced the hobbed bolt and while...
    Post by: Paladin, May 7, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Robo R1 (Kickstarter) upgrades

    Clear cover is for a filament spool holder. There's an acrylic rod that screws into the clear cover that you put the spool on. I found that out...
    Post by: Paladin, May 6, 2017 in forum: General Questions
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    Well, I now have 2 Robo 3D's! I saw a local ad for another used one but this one was an R1+, not another Kickstarter. After cleaning it up (tons...
    Post by: Paladin, May 2, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    I raised the hotend and extracted 100mm of filament while watching it. It was definitely not a uniform extrusion. I did it about 5 times and the...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    Replaced the ramps board and now the hotend and bed heat as they should. Still can't print anything without gaps. I tried using heated bed and...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    Don't tell me that, I live in the pacific northwest! I'd only be able to print for the couple weeks of summer we get! Seriously though, I...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    Now that I'm starting to print from SD card on the smart LCD, it's quieter in the room. I've just noticed some popping or snapping sounds. At...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    I added a piece of sponge with some canola oil and it didn't seem to change the behavior. Since I didn't season the nozzle when new, I added a...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    I have not. It is on my list of things to do. Here I printed a spool holder with oiler but I haven't used the oiler. I'll give it a shot!
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    All layers. What I was printing in the picture was a case for an LCD display. The problem continued when it finished printing the large flat...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Odd filament problem - PLA

    First a little background. I bought a used Robo 3D kickstarter and have added auto level, E3D V6 hotend, linear rod Y axis and just installed...
    Thread by: Paladin, Apr 19, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Community Favorite Alternative to the Lead Screw Upgrade Kit

    I finished the install today but haven't calibrated or printed anything yet. I wasn't sure about the movement I have in the lead screws. It...
    Post by: Paladin, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades