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Printing z gear

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madmob

Printing z gear
February 02, 2014 12:50PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 46

Hi All

Having issues printing the z-gear from the Master set of gcode files.

I have tried printing this one three times, with the same result every time..

The bottom layers seems to not be in line, ending in a slanted gear...

I have made other prints, even the driven z gear in between, so do not think anything wrong with the printer.

Thanks
Casper

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auser

Re: Printing z gear
February 02, 2014 12:58PM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 103

I belive the gcodes on github are set up for MENDEL Printers RepRapPro uses for production of the ormerod, did you try slicing yourself?

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madmob

Re: Printing z gear
February 02, 2014 01:01PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 46

Hi Auser

No I did not, but will do in a min...

Thanks for the reply
Madmob

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madmob

Re: Printing z gear
February 03, 2014 01:03PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 46

Hi Auser

Generted my own gcode file with default slicer settings for Ormerod...
Same thing....

I checked the tention of the Y belt, but seems fine..
Also notice this random step on other parts, but not always...

Thanks
Madmob

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dc42

Re: Printing z gear
February 03, 2014 01:23PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 14,691

Are the steps in the y-direction? If so, the y-belt may be slipping in the slot in the plywood rib. See [forums.reprap.org].

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