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Solved Z steps

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  1. gayoub

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    I've just installed an E3D v6 hotend, updated the firmware (Auto_Level_7_17_516inch) and printed a test cube.
    The X and Y seem fine, but the Z is very short. It's about 17mm instead of 20mm
    Is this an adjustment from the firmware (if yes, where would it be) or have I done something wrong.
    I am using an R1.
    Thanks in advance.
    George
     
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    You probably used the wrong firmware. That is the firmware for 5/16 rods, most R1 units are not 5/16 rods (the beta was 5/16 rods).

    The only real differences in any of the firmware is the Z steps which is different because the printer models had different Z rods
     
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    The beta had 5/16 threaded rods, the R1 (almost all) had 8mm threaded rods and the R1+ had leadscrews. All have different Z steps. There were a few (very early) R1 units in the wild with 5/16 rods, but I rather doubt you have one.
     
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    Thanks for that, I will install the 8mm firmware.
     
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    Thanks Mark, that fixed the problem. You should be paid double :)
    Regards
    George
     
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