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Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!

Sanjaykray

Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 05, 2016 12:31PM

Registered: 7 years ago
Posts: 15

I am using my scratch built paisa i3 (ramps1.4+mega-latest marlin) while trying to print my first print the problem is that every next layer of print gets printed on totally new place (x axis) attached is the result of 2cm cube .I am using slic3r.Please help guys.

Newbie with scratch built Prusa i3 with Ramps 1.4 , arduino mega using marlin firmware.

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stephenrc

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 05, 2016 01:01PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 548

You may not have a high enough stepper current to keep it from losing steps or it's set to high & it's overheating or a mechanical problem in that something it preventing the x axis from moving properly.

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Sanjaykray

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 05, 2016 03:46PM

Registered: 7 years ago
Posts: 15

I've adjusted the pots on stepper drivers,lubricated the rods and belts are also quite ok .Very confused may be someone help??

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msaeger

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 05, 2016 09:40PM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 430

I would guess binding on the X axis. If you take the belt off the motor pulley how easy does the carriage move?

Newbie with Folgertech 2020 i3.

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JamesK

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 06, 2016 02:19PM

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There are many possibilities: [reprap.org]

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Sanjaykray

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 06, 2016 03:10PM

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Thanks for the pointer James.

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Tinchus

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 07, 2016 08:08PM

Registered: 8 years ago
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I had that problem, but not that serious. I found that the cables going to the X stepper motor, were very close to other cables and according a and electronic engineer I have as a friend, this could cause "parasitic current" into the cable. I isoleted those cables, and the problem desapeared.

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Sanjaykray

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 07, 2016 11:59PM

Registered: 7 years ago
Posts: 15

I'll try that,thanks Tinchus

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Sanjaykray

Re: Printing 2cm cube and getting this !!!
June 15, 2016 05:12AM

Registered: 7 years ago
Posts: 15

Resolved !!!

Just changed the stepper driver and everything is fine now (X axis). Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions.