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Solved Z Axis Auto Leveling Failing?

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Tehbatman, Nov 20, 2016.

  1. Tehbatman

    Tehbatman New Member

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    Prerequisite Information
    Filament Type - PLA
    Extrusion Temp. - 210 C
    Bed Temp. - 60 C
    Bed Make-up - Borosilicate Glass; No Adhesion Agent

    Recently, I've started noticing my prints failing more and more, and it's due to the auto leveling of the Z axis. I can tell this because the actual print itself is way above the bed, and during the auto-leveling process the Z portion just seems to go up, maybe 2 steps every leveling point. I suspect it has something to do with the Z endstops, but I wanted to make this post beforehand in the interest of time. I will record a video of the problem and update the thread with a link, thank you.

    EDIT - Video showing issue -
     
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  2. Geof

    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    One of your z switches is not right. Post pictures of them ?
     
  3. Tehbatman

    Tehbatman New Member

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    https://imgur.com/a/EVygw

    I only had to mess with them once, and that was when I was realigning them on the lead screws.
     
  4. Geof

    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    They look properly seated, id check the woring on the ramps then check each switch. The switches are the only cause of that
     
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  5. Tehbatman

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    The wiring looks fine, I think the problem is the left switch. It appears to be sticking.
     
  6. danzca6

    danzca6 Well-Known Member

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    You could also use the M119 command from a slicer terminal window. That gives the status of the endstops. You can then play with the endstop and submit that command to see if it is seen as triggered or not. Just remember that the trigger logic is backwards with the Z axis on the Robo
     
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    I always use a multimeter and check the switches, then the wiring (continuity). Good to know on the Mcode.
     
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  8. Rigmarol

    Rigmarol Well-Known Member

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    I am currently have the same issue but intermittently about every 10 prints or so.
    I've been just jiggling the cross beam up and down a few times rapidly and all is good for a while.
    I have a spare ready when the jiggling no longer works.
     

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