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Answered thermocoupler issues

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by momoe, Apr 27, 2016.

  1. momoe

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    running a R1 and simplify 3D
    Just installed a thermocoupler that is rated to 300C and I'm trying to print at 205. it will start the print and slowly bleed off the temp. after 6 or 7 layers, I get this:
    RECEIVED: Printer stopped due to errors. Fix the error and use M999 to restart. (Temperature is reset. Set it after restarting)

    I tried it again with the fan off thinking it was cooling too much. no dice. any suggestions?
     
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    There is an actual error reported before the message you posted.
    Look further back in the GCode console to find it. That will tell us what it is complaining about.
     
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  3. momoe

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    Ok. I'll look when I get home. Would the issue come from just plugging the coupler into the same line the thermistor was using? Do I need to run a new line to the board by chance?


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    You can use the same wires, but...

    You can't directly swap a thermocouple for a thermistor.
    E3D has the Pt100* which includes the adapter board or I used a RepRap thermocouple adapter (http://reprap.org/wiki/ExtThermoCouple_1.0)

    Thermocouples are different electrically than a thermistor.



    *sensor and adapter in the package with the PT100
     
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    Ok. That is the issue then. I got a cheap 3mm coupler from eBay. Guess I have some figuring to do. Thanks for the help


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