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Extruder not working

Posted by jackkollan 
Extruder not working
June 18, 2012 08:44PM
Okay I just finished my printer and everything is working except for the extruder motor, it works fine in manual mode but when I go to print the extruder motor does not turn, everything else works, the x, y , and z axis move but nothing from the extruder. It is moving as if it is printing except for the extruder.
I have no idea why this is happening.
It is heating up to the correct temperture.

Running Windows 7 64bit, gen6 electronics, marlin firmware, pronterface with skeinforge.

Tried different versions of the firmware, different versions of skeinforge.
Tried reinstalling the python software.

Ant help would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Extruder not working
June 18, 2012 09:57PM
Well, it's likely one of two things...

Were you able to follow the calibration using the RepRap Calculator?

In the skeinforge Dimension tab, make sure it is enabled. I have absolute Extrusion Distance selected.

In the Speed tab, match up feed rate and flow rate. Mine are at 20.0.

Lastly, check your firmware settings for steps/mm extrude.
Re: Extruder not working
June 18, 2012 10:16PM
If you are using Marlin,

1) Comment Out #define PREVENT_DANGEROUS_EXTRUDE in configuration.h
For testing purposes only, this should be re-enabled later.
2) Remove the hotend.
3) test that the extruder is able to manually feed and retract the filament.
Re: Extruder not working
June 19, 2012 11:29AM
Thanks for the advice, it was the skeinforge Dimension tab, the check box wasn't checked.
Working fine now. Thank you.
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