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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Got it resolved by reinstalling firmware. BUT... another failed print where it fails to raise up. I printed the "configuration circle" fine and...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Mar 1, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    New update... After swapping out all of the stepper drivers I now have this result... [MEDIA] it sounds like the motor is "tightening" then it...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Mar 1, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Ok, whelp... cheers to another disassembly. I'll report back results once I have some. Seriously though... Thanks for all the help.
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Would there be any use to swap them with each other before ordering to see if a different axis fails?
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Am I crazy of are the stepper drivers not in that image? Also, how many of these things are inside the printer total?
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Gotcha, makes more sense now... Is this the one? Got to it from the Robo3D website but it doesn't specifically call out the R1 (original)....
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    It's an R1 (original). Gave Repetier a go and same result. In Cura the settings must be messed up because it's way too far off the bed. It makes...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Ok, after a new USB cable... I was able to print about 5 things last night with success and only a few failures to raise the z-axis. I was able to...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    New information... Attempted configuration circle in MatterControl and got errors. This repeats quite a lot... ->N184 M105*4 [147.029] <-ok...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Sounds great! Running some tests and I'll get back once I try a few more things. I managed to get a clog so I have to deal with that before I can...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    When I did the firmware update I had an old version installed and MatterControl suggested (and auto loaded) firmware in the Settings > Controls >...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Is there a way to "validate" G-Code? I've poked around in MatterControl and found the "Custom G-Code" section in settings. Here's what's listed in...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Everything "seems" to be moving fine. Either by commands or using software (I know it just sends commands too). Just stops doing it correctly when...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Moves fine with that command.
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Z-Axis not moving suddenly

    Yep followed that video a few times in exhausting detail. Lol... went ahead and watched/followed along again just to be safe and here are the...
    Post by: TheRealDarthGuy, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Troubleshooting