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    Y Axis Bearing Alternative

    I just found a different source for the bearings at a better price. They are $2.79 each for the 8mm size so about $11.16 for 4, haven't checked on...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 26, 2016 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    I would if I could, but I used the same wires to hook up the new extruder. Saved re running the whole harness to the print head.
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    This is the one I used....
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    Do you have a recommendation on what brand of board to get if I end up buying one?
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    One of the upgrades I did was to a Toranado precision extruder http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1246951 I was looking for something to handle all...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    I would swap the motors if I could, the extruder is a nema 14. I have tried 3 different motors, all new, on the extruder. Update: now nothing...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    So I had a chance to get back to this thing the last couple of days. This is what I figured out, 1 Ramps problem, no communication usb,...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    It looks like life is going to intrude on things for a while. It will be several days before I have time to get back to working on my printer. I...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    Just installed what? I have not had many problems printing from the computer. I am using a pretty good desktop machine running windows 10. I do...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    Last night I thought of a way to check if there is a Ramps problem, I plan to just plug into one of the axes and test the extruder motor that way...
    Post by: Randy Solomon, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Extruder motor not moving after a full upgrade of the extruder system.

    Hi, I have one of the refurb Robo R1s. I just finished a full upgrade of my extruder to a Toranado precision geared extruder. I set the stepper...
    Thread by: Randy Solomon, Apr 18, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting