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  1. hippy1970
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    I finally printed the new ones and it's definitely made a difference. I also picked up a cheap CTC printer. I've printed the parts for the bed...
    Post by: hippy1970, Aug 20, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  2. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Thanks. I'll take a look later today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  3. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Thanks for the link and photo. I decided to try printing something else. Same result of course. It looks like I'm over extruding because the layer...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  4. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    [IMG] Am I right to assume the unhealthy looking green wires are attached to a thermistor behind the alan screw? Sent from my iPhone using...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  5. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Thanks for that Mark. I'll add a fan. I actually have another 3d printer arriving tomorrow. Maybe I can use it to print the spares and upgrades...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  6. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Ok. I'll check the connections and order a new thermistor. I don't suppose you know the part number please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  7. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    I have no fan underneath apart from inside the PSU. [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  8. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    This was 215. Better but not great. It stopped due to temp fall error... [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  9. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    It seemed to be doing ok at 220 but then I get a temp error [emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  10. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Thanks. I tried 200 but got the same result. I've upped to 210. Will report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  11. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    I was running at probably 200 last week. I forget now. The smaller prints are good at 195. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  12. hippy1970
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    I reduced at all the way to 180 but still the same problem. I'm printing PLA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Answered First layer uneven. Help!

    Hi All, I have recently calibrated the motors and extruder. It's now all bang on. However I get this when printing larger objects. [IMG] I've...
    Thread by: hippy1970, Jul 24, 2017, 24 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
  14. hippy1970
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    Solved Z axis issues after firmware update - not limit switches.

    Thanks for the info. Mine is definitely a beta. I've ordered the couplers and have the other parts ready. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Z axis issues after firmware update - not limit switches.

    Morning Mark, I have a simple question about this upgrade. How do I know if I need metric or imperial Z nuts? The instructions have the size in...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    That's what I thought but the settings have reverted to default after a power cycle. Anyway it's calibrated. Thank you for all your help. I'll...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  17. hippy1970
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    Matter control.. I hear it's lousy but I'll deal with that another time. Options, Hardware, EEPROM configure. Then alter the steps per me for E....
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  18. hippy1970
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    I just ran M502 and M500. My EEPROM settings are now set to default, 723.38. I'm getting fed up now. Is there somewhere else I should be setting...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  19. hippy1970
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    That figure extruded just 57mm. These numbers are crazy. I must have something else wrong. Any clues? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  20. hippy1970
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    Partially Solved Now I can't print at all - Time to throw in the towel.

    So. Old steps are 723.38 The math says 723.38x(100/145mm) That gives me 498.88 steps / mm I tried 600 earlier and it was way too low. I'll try it...
    Post by: hippy1970, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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