Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 07, 2016 06:57PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 07, 2016 11:07PM |
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Ok, I give up. Tonight I installed an autolevel Z probe and when I issue a G29 it just goes the the front left and probes the same spot several times. Never moves. Also does not go to center to z probe on a G28. Further it doesn't raise the head by the amount I set in the config between probes.
And yes, I did move my X endstop to the left and set it to min in both firmware and where it plugs in. X and Y home are working just fine.
Hooking up the servo and switch was the easy part. Getting it to work is not going so well, even though I followed the videos.
Any suggestions on what I'm missing?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 01:58PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 02:24PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 02:30PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 02:48PM |
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Bert3D
Ok, I give up. Tonight I installed an autolevel Z probe and when I issue a G29 it just goes the the front left and probes the same spot several times. Never moves. Also does not go to center to z probe on a G28. Further it doesn't raise the head by the amount I set in the config between probes.
And yes, I did move my X endstop to the left and set it to min in both firmware and where it plugs in. X and Y home are working just fine.
Hooking up the servo and switch was the easy part. Getting it to work is not going so well, even though I followed the videos.
Any suggestions on what I'm missing?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 02:50PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 02:54PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
When I disconnect the usb cable to the arduino and go to device manager there is no listing for ports.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 03:00PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
When I disconnect the usb cable to the arduino and go to device manager there is no listing for ports.
No it is not running, I shut it down after flashing the arduino.
When you try to connect rep-host to the printer, do you have the arduino software running?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 03:07PM |
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
When I disconnect the usb cable to the arduino and go to device manager there is no listing for ports.
No it is not running, I shut it down after flashing the arduino.
When you try to connect rep-host to the printer, do you have the arduino software running?
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
When I disconnect the usb cable to the arduino and go to device manager there is no listing for ports.
No it is not running, I shut it down after flashing the arduino.
When you try to connect rep-host to the printer, do you have the arduino software running?
At this point I'm no futher help to you, usually this is the cause because both are fight for control of the port.
You might test the connection again with the arduino software. If that works, then close out the arduino software and look at maybe re-install rep-host if it won't communicate with it.
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Ok, I went through the config PDF and downloaded all the software as directed. Went through the setup. Uploaded the firmware to the arduino while usb connected, Which takes me through step 4 and all went smooth. The LCD is on and displays data. Step 5 was started, plugged in the power supply green light on supply green and yellow led's on the arduino on, unchecked easy mode and go through printer setup. I am using a lap top and when it comes to choose com port my choices were autodetect or com3. I selected com 3. Proceeded through the rest of setup. When I try to connect the printer in Repetier Host I get the following message, "access to the port 'com3' is denied" It advises to go to printer setup. I have gone through and unchecked com port 3 and selected autodetect and it still throws the same message. Any suggestions? Help please.
What system are you running: Windows, Linux, or Mac? Sound like windows, if so, have you checked device manager to insure the divers are install correctly and to see what port the arduino is on? Might be a conflict with the port.
Hi Mopar, thanks for the reply. I am using an HP laptop with windows 7. I have checked device mgr and it says the arduino is com3. I am thinking I may need to uninstall everything and start over. I tried specifying a different com (com11, which the manual showed) and got a message that it doesn't exist). Do you have any other suggestions before I do that?
If you disconnect the arduino from the laptop, do you still have a com 3?
When I disconnect the usb cable to the arduino and go to device manager there is no listing for ports.
No it is not running, I shut it down after flashing the arduino.
When you try to connect rep-host to the printer, do you have the arduino software running?
At this point I'm no futher help to you, usually this is the cause because both are fight for control of the port.
You might test the connection again with the arduino software. If that works, then close out the arduino software and look at maybe re-install rep-host if it won't communicate with it.
Thanks for the efforts Mopar. I think I will uninstall and reinstall at this point. I used therippa Marlin, but that shouldn't make a difference should it?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 08:55PM |
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I decided to edit configuration.h to have X_HOME_DIR -1 as I think this may solve the issue (THANK YOU DAVE A.). So I did that and compiled it and tried to upload but got the following error
avrdude: ser_drain(): read error: The handle is invalid
So I deleted and re downloaded therippa marlin and tried to upload that and got the same error, then edited config h again to X_HOME_DIR-1 again and tried to upload that and got the same error. So no matter what, I am getting the same error and can't test the printer to see if the change to -1 on x home dir helps or not.
Any suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks
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I decided to edit configuration.h to have X_HOME_DIR -1 as I think this may solve the issue (THANK YOU DAVE A.). So I did that and compiled it and tried to upload but got the following error
avrdude: ser_drain(): read error: The handle is invalid
So I deleted and re downloaded therippa marlin and tried to upload that and got the same error, then edited config h again to X_HOME_DIR-1 again and tried to upload that and got the same error. So no matter what, I am getting the same error and can't test the printer to see if the change to -1 on x home dir helps or not.
Any suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks
Close repetier or disconnect repetier from the printer. Also, make sure you have the right port/target selected in Arduino Studio.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 09:59PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 08, 2016 11:38PM |
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Well I finally got all my hardware and had a chance to put the printer back together. So far the new X (V-2) setup is a winner!! I like it much better than V-1, much more compact, and it will allow a smaller enclosure if I decide to go that direction...and no more X-motor hanging off the side!!!
My main objective with this verison was to make the setup more compact which resulted in moving the X stepper motor to the Hotend Gantry. Since I run Bowden Extruders I had some room to add weight back onto the X gantry, and with the V-Slot I think you could run both a Carriage and Extruder stepper on the Gantry with no problem.
The overall setup
New stepper location setup:
This runs smoother and even quieter than the V-1. I think the idler pulley and the longer belt had some resonance to it, and now with the belt half the length and only on one side it's gone
I also added a Z Anti-backlash tension system using an old set of Lead Screw nuts, some springs and a few SHCS. I have eliminated all the little popping sounds I got when changing Z direction. I got those pops a lot because I run a Z retract along with the filament retract. As far as upgrading Z I think this is really all you need to do. Even as much as I like to tinker, when I consider it's slow movement I honestly don't think it would benefit from the V-Slot ball bearing guides...
I didn't want to add any type of structure to the X mount to secure the bearings, so I just used a ty-rap...works great (I'll already add a ty-rap grove to the release version to tidy it up a bit). Like the V-1 X mount this is a single part which is mirrored for side two...BTW: I would have used black ty-raps if I had any ;-)
While the printer was down I took the time to tidy up my wiring a bit. I laid the Ramps board on it's side then mounted it to the upper rail, I used the space created underneath to hide the extra wire...I still need to deal with the Hotend wiring, but util I settle on that configuration I'll leave it as is...
Here's an ALBUM with a few more photos...if you kids want to see any detailed photos let me know, I'll be happy to snap a few more pix...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 09, 2016 12:52AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 09, 2016 01:16AM |
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Well I finally got all my hardware and had a chance to put the printer back together. So far the new X (V-2) setup is a winner!! I like it much better than V-1, much more compact, and it will allow a smaller enclosure if I decide to go that direction...and no more X-motor hanging off the side!!!
My main objective with this verison was to make the setup more compact which resulted in moving the X stepper motor to the Hotend Gantry. Since I run Bowden Extruders I had some room to add weight back onto the X gantry, and with the V-Slot I think you could run both a Carriage and Extruder stepper on the Gantry with no problem.
The overall setup
New stepper location setup:
This runs smoother and even quieter than the V-1. I think the idler pulley and the longer belt had some resonance to it, and now with the belt half the length and only on one side it's gone
I also added a Z Anti-backlash tension system using an old set of Lead Screw nuts, some springs and a few SHCS. I have eliminated all the little popping sounds I got when changing Z direction. I got those pops a lot because I run a Z retract along with the filament retract. As far as upgrading Z I think this is really all you need to do. Even as much as I like to tinker, when I consider it's slow movement I honestly don't think it would benefit from the V-Slot ball bearing guides...
I didn't want to add any type of structure to the X mount to secure the bearings, so I just used a ty-rap...works great (I'll already add a ty-rap grove to the release version to tidy it up a bit). Like the V-1 X mount this is a single part which is mirrored for side two...BTW: I would have used black ty-raps if I had any ;-)
While the printer was down I took the time to tidy up my wiring a bit. I laid the Ramps board on it's side then mounted it to the upper rail, I used the space created underneath to hide the extra wire...I still need to deal with the Hotend wiring, but util I settle on that configuration I'll leave it as is...
Here's an ALBUM with a few more photos...if you kids want to see any detailed photos let me know, I'll be happy to snap a few more pix...
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Well I finally got all my hardware and had a chance to put the printer back together. So far the new X (V-2) setup is a winner!! I like it much better than V-1, much more compact, and it will allow a smaller enclosure if I decide to go that direction...and no more X-motor hanging off the side!!!
My main objective with this verison was to make the setup more compact which resulted in moving the X stepper motor to the Hotend Gantry. Since I run Bowden Extruders I had some room to add weight back onto the X gantry, and with the V-Slot I think you could run both a Carriage and Extruder stepper on the Gantry with no problem.
The overall setup
New stepper location setup:
This runs smoother and even quieter than the V-1. I think the idler pulley and the longer belt had some resonance to it, and now with the belt half the length and only on one side it's gone
I also added a Z Anti-backlash tension system using an old set of Lead Screw nuts, some springs and a few SHCS. I have eliminated all the little popping sounds I got when changing Z direction. I got those pops a lot because I run a Z retract along with the filament retract. As far as upgrading Z I think this is really all you need to do. Even as much as I like to tinker, when I consider it's slow movement I honestly don't think it would benefit from the V-Slot ball bearing guides...
I didn't want to add any type of structure to the X mount to secure the bearings, so I just used a ty-rap...works great (I'll already add a ty-rap grove to the release version to tidy it up a bit). Like the V-1 X mount this is a single part which is mirrored for side two...BTW: I would have used black ty-raps if I had any ;-)
While the printer was down I took the time to tidy up my wiring a bit. I laid the Ramps board on it's side then mounted it to the upper rail, I used the space created underneath to hide the extra wire...I still need to deal with the Hotend wiring, but util I settle on that configuration I'll leave it as is...
Here's an ALBUM with a few more photos...if you kids want to see any detailed photos let me know, I'll be happy to snap a few more pix...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 09, 2016 08:01AM |
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Well I finally got all my hardware and had a chance to put the printer back together. So far the new X (V-2) setup is a winner!! I like it much better than V-1, much more compact, and it will allow a smaller enclosure if I decide to go that direction...and no more X-motor hanging off the side!!!
My main objective with this verison was to make the setup more compact which resulted in moving the X stepper motor to the Hotend Gantry. Since I run Bowden Extruders I had some room to add weight back onto the X gantry, and with the V-Slot I think you could run both a Carriage and Extruder stepper on the Gantry with no problem.
The overall setup
New stepper location setup:
This runs smoother and even quieter than the V-1. I think the idler pulley and the longer belt had some resonance to it, and now with the belt half the length and only on one side it's gone
I also added a Z Anti-backlash tension system using an old set of Lead Screw nuts, some springs and a few SHCS. I have eliminated all the little popping sounds I got when changing Z direction. I got those pops a lot because I run a Z retract along with the filament retract. As far as upgrading Z I think this is really all you need to do. Even as much as I like to tinker, when I consider it's slow movement I honestly don't think it would benefit from the V-Slot ball bearing guides...
I didn't want to add any type of structure to the X mount to secure the bearings, so I just used a ty-rap...works great (I'll already add a ty-rap grove to the release version to tidy it up a bit). Like the V-1 X mount this is a single part which is mirrored for side two...BTW: I would have used black ty-raps if I had any ;-)
While the printer was down I took the time to tidy up my wiring a bit. I laid the Ramps board on it's side then mounted it to the upper rail, I used the space created underneath to hide the extra wire...I still need to deal with the Hotend wiring, but util I settle on that configuration I'll leave it as is...
Here's an ALBUM with a few more photos...if you kids want to see any detailed photos let me know, I'll be happy to snap a few more pix...
Looks like how they do it on the open builds CNC routers. I am not planning on switching to a bowden extruder so I think I would need to stick with the V1 design. Gotta get the Y done first though
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Well I finally got all my hardware and had a chance to put the printer back together. So far the new X (V-2) setup is a winner!! I like it much better than V-1, much more compact, and it will allow a smaller enclosure if I decide to go that direction...and no more X-motor hanging off the side!!!
My main objective with this verison was to make the setup more compact which resulted in moving the X stepper motor to the Hotend Gantry. Since I run Bowden Extruders I had some room to add weight back onto the X gantry, and with the V-Slot I think you could run both a Carriage and Extruder stepper on the Gantry with no problem.
The overall setup
New stepper location setup:
This runs smoother and even quieter than the V-1. I think the idler pulley and the longer belt had some resonance to it, and now with the belt half the length and only on one side it's gone
I also added a Z Anti-backlash tension system using an old set of Lead Screw nuts, some springs and a few SHCS. I have eliminated all the little popping sounds I got when changing Z direction. I got those pops a lot because I run a Z retract along with the filament retract. As far as upgrading Z I think this is really all you need to do. Even as much as I like to tinker, when I consider it's slow movement I honestly don't think it would benefit from the V-Slot ball bearing guides...
I didn't want to add any type of structure to the X mount to secure the bearings, so I just used a ty-rap...works great (I'll already add a ty-rap grove to the release version to tidy it up a bit). Like the V-1 X mount this is a single part which is mirrored for side two...BTW: I would have used black ty-raps if I had any ;-)
While the printer was down I took the time to tidy up my wiring a bit. I laid the Ramps board on it's side then mounted it to the upper rail, I used the space created underneath to hide the extra wire...I still need to deal with the Hotend wiring, but util I settle on that configuration I'll leave it as is...
Here's an ALBUM with a few more photos...if you kids want to see any detailed photos let me know, I'll be happy to snap a few more pix...
nice, so i have to ask about your source on lead screw. I have one picked out on ebay but they don't have the extra brass nut to order. I was going to source it from open build but i didn't see the brass nut on their site.
i did get the igus ordered, should have them sometime this month, currently out of stock but they are being shipped in from Germany.
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