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  1. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Well, I am happy to say my printer is working again. I'm a little embarrassed about what was really the problem. It turns out that with all the...
    Post by: William R Hardin, May 2, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  2. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    It is possible when I shut it down the previous time I left the driver at a low voltage because I was trying to adjust it to see if I could get...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 28, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  3. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Today I decided to do a little more testing. I removed the extruder stepper motor from it's mount so I could test it free running without it...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  4. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    That's ok, there are plenty of ways to measure that.
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  5. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    I thought it looked like there was something different about them but I didn't have a problem with them other than a problem with the end stops. I...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  6. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    I haven't pulled out a Z axis motor yet, but are you saying they are something like this?...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  7. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    I would very much appreciate it if you could get me a cog for that new stepper. Just let me know what you need from me.
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  8. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    OK, I ordered the SainSmart kit, stepper motors, and 5 more Ramp Drivers (just in case). I am still going to buy a new printer, I could use a 2nd...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  9. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Thanks for the link. I purchased the motors now what Arduino and Ramps board would you suggest? I would like to replace all of it because I think...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  10. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Another thing is the website says the R2 ships end of April and then after you place your order and put up $1600.00 plus then you find out it...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  11. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Mark, you are wrong. My stepper motor shaft for the extruder has a double flat on it and the new stepper I got had a single flat and untill I...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  12. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    So where did you buy 5 steppers at $10.00 a pop that would fit the extruder? I did a search for the one I have and couldn't find that stepper? I...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  13. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Been there done that with no luck. I bought a generic Ramps board didn't work. Bought new stepper motors (try finding one that has a shaft like...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  14. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    I cleaned and seasoned the extruder, measured the filament diameter and all that is good. I did not calibrate the extruder because the printer is...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  15. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    To answer your questions, no I have not calibrated the extruder and I am using HATCHBOX 3D PLA-1KG1.75-BLK PLA.
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  16. William R Hardin
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Thank you for responding. I don't really understand everything you talked about in your video but before my extruder driver went bad I was...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered Random extrusion during print R1+

    Ok, I have the Robo3D R1+ and am now using Matter Control for prints. Problem, while printing the extruder stepper turns on and off causing holes...
    Thread by: William R Hardin, Apr 23, 2017, 35 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
  18. William R Hardin
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    Answered Another R1 Plus RAMPS Malfunction?

    I tried to create a new post but I had trouble loading the pictures I took and before I could post I lost connection to the server and lost...
    Post by: William R Hardin, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  19. William R Hardin
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    Answered Another R1 Plus RAMPS Malfunction?

    I have this same problem. Did the problem get solved? I changed the Driver for the extruder but that didn't solve the problem. I also had a 2-pin...
    Thread by: William R Hardin, Apr 14, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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