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  1. momoe

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    Hello all. I just did the lead screw upgrade and the firmware upgrade but it isn't working. I think. it sounds like the lead screws are grinding. with the brackets now attaching the lead screw nut to the x carriage, it feels like it is binding where it use to float. is the new screw motors suppose to have a very mechanical sound?
     
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    Which upgrade route did you go? Their a little noisy but not grinding
     
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  3. momoe

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    Maybe they are just noisy and I'm not use to hearing them like that. I bought the kit from robo3D


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  4. momoe

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    Another question, I did the firmware upgrade but then reformatted my computer. Does the firmware stay on the board or on a computer file?


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    The arduino board holds your firmware. You should be ok.
     
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  6. momoe

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    Ok. There goes that theory. Can I wipe the arduino and reload? If so, how?


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    If they are grinding or crazy loud I'd call robo and ask for a replacement. My r1+ leadscrews are a little on the loud side. Make sure you lubricate the leadscrews.
     
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  8. momoe

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    [​IMG]can I use this?


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    I use 3 in one oil but I believe most users use a lithium grease.

    3 in 1 oil will need applied much more often
     
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    That will work. Heck just about any lubricant will work.
    I prefer lithium grease for the slower moving parts (the Z rods) and light machine oil for the faster moving parts (X and Y rods) but frankly, just about anything reasonable will work.
     
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  11. momoe

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    How about reformatting the arduino so to speak?


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    Reformatting the arduino? I dont think I understand what your asking
     
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    When you reload the firmware the arduino is effectively reformatted.
    That wipes out your old code in there.
    It has no hard storage...
     
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    I just saw this sorry about that. Like @mark tomlinson said above reflash the firmware and your good if you think it's incorrect.
     
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    At this point , I'm not sure if it is or not. If I do the R1+ upgrade for the e3d volcano, I think I will be ok


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    Other problems? What exactly is all the issues and maybe we can help
     
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  17. momoe

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    When I open simplify3d, only the home buttons work. I can't jog the controls +- any direction.


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    Any errors in the GCode console?
     
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    Make sure their are no obstructions and the lead screw have no defects.
     
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    No errors no obstructions


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