Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile

Advanced

Marlin won't move Z axis

Posted by MatthewHall 
Marlin won't move Z axis
November 24, 2016 03:38PM
Hello everyone! I'm working on the final parts of my custom 3d printer, and I ran into an issue with the Z axis. I am able to home the z axis and fine tune it from the Full Graphic Controller, but the z axis does not move during prints. I have verified this by watching the lead screw and the software control as well.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Marlin won't move Z axis
November 25, 2016 04:39AM
you hear any sounds of life from the motor when it should be lifting, whats your speed setting in firmware.
you know how to take volt reading of the pots on the stepper driver?. whats it reading.
Re: Marlin won't move Z axis
November 26, 2016 12:39PM
I'm sorry can you elaborate on this?
Re: Marlin won't move Z axis
November 30, 2016 05:51AM
Z max feedrate is probably to high in your firmware settings
Re: Marlin won't move Z axis
November 30, 2016 03:50PM
If it won't move during prints, can you try moving it really slowly manually?
For example, over the Serial interface over USB with OctoPrint, Pronterface or similar?
If it does move, then indeed, you have to just limit to how fast it can go (with testing to see how fast it can reach). In addition to the top speed, it can be the acceleration of the Z axis, which can be the limiting factor as to how high of a speed you can reach.
Re: Marlin won't move Z axis
December 01, 2016 08:08AM
Thanks everyone, but I solved this bug. On to the next!
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login