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Manual Control: nothing moving

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  1. Garnet

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    I have everything set up and am at Pre-Print Testing stage (p18). When I click on Manual Control in Repetier-Host and click on the x,y or z arrows nothing happens with the printer. I've tried shutting down the printer/remove/reconnect usb etc. Repetier is connecting with the printer, and I can hear a very low humming when I press the arrows, but nothing moves. All of the packaging is removed, so nothing should be anchored.

    Also the blue space at the top reads: Idle. Voltage selector is correct.

    Printbed is working, when I turn it on.
    Fan makes a whining noise when turned on, but I don't feel any airflow.

    When I click on the arrows an error message shows at the bottom that reads:
    echo:endstops hit Z:0.00 when I click the Z arrow
    echo:endstops hit X:0.00 when I click the X arrow etc.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Thamer Albahiti

    Thamer Albahiti Active Member

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    i think you should home everything before you try the arrows, they didn't work with me until i Homed them
     
  3. mark tomlinson

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    Check:
    Z axis is correct and the bolts on the threaded rods are up inside the arm (i.e. not visible) and will correctly move it up/down.
    X/Y belts are connected and firm/tight.

    With the printer off, move the head towards the center of the print bed and then try homing it in Reptier after connection. Does it move at all?
     
  4. Garnet

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    Thanks, homing solved the problem, they mention it in the video but not the manual.
     
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