Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 02:30PM |
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Possibly a dumb question, but where exactly do we adjust the vref for the motors? I seem to be missing something very obvious.
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Hi. So i just bought and built the i3 2020 and got most of the calibrations done to it, the X,Y, and Z axis are all moving well and stopping where they need to stop but the problem that I am having is that the extruder will not extrude filament when instructed to do so, it makes a clicking noise and wont feed unless I press down on the filament entrance lever. So I did some digging around and saw that i might need to adjust the extruder tension screw but I cant seem to find it any help would be greatly appreciated. The extruder in question is the stock 1.75mm direct drive extruder packaged with the i3 2020 kit.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 08:52PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 09:14PM |
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Hi. So i just bought and built the i3 2020 and got most of the calibrations done to it, the X,Y, and Z axis are all moving well and stopping where they need to stop but the problem that I am having is that the extruder will not extrude filament when instructed to do so, it makes a clicking noise and wont feed unless I press down on the filament entrance lever. So I did some digging around and saw that i might need to adjust the extruder tension screw but I cant seem to find it any help would be greatly appreciated. The extruder in question is the stock 1.75mm direct drive extruder packaged with the i3 2020 kit.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 09:26PM |
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All three things seem to be fine, I think the problem is stemming from there being too much pressure on the gear and it causes it to seize up, because when i put pressure on the spring gate the toothed gear will spin without issueQuote
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Hi. So i just bought and built the i3 2020 and got most of the calibrations done to it, the X,Y, and Z axis are all moving well and stopping where they need to stop but the problem that I am having is that the extruder will not extrude filament when instructed to do so, it makes a clicking noise and wont feed unless I press down on the filament entrance lever. So I did some digging around and saw that i might need to adjust the extruder tension screw but I cant seem to find it any help would be greatly appreciated. The extruder in question is the stock 1.75mm direct drive extruder packaged with the i3 2020 kit.
I had a similar problem when I first got my printer. some things you may want to check are:
1. That the extruder's pinion gear set screw is tight, and the gear is not slipping on the motor's shaft.
2. That the pinion gear is somewhat centered with the grooved pulley.
3. That the filament is not bending to much when it goes from the gear and pulley to the throat.
One thing to definitely look out for is that the filament is not becoming too soft near the gear and pulley that it stops feeding. Something that would happen would be that I would heat the hotend up, and leave it hot for a decent amount of time, and then the filament would soften and compress between the gear and pulley, preventing contact and stopping extrusion.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 10:49PM |
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Hi. So i just bought and built the i3 2020 and got most of the calibrations done to it, the X,Y, and Z axis are all moving well and stopping where they need to stop but the problem that I am having is that the extruder will not extrude filament when instructed to do so, it makes a clicking noise and wont feed unless I press down on the filament entrance lever. So I did some digging around and saw that i might need to adjust the extruder tension screw but I cant seem to find it any help would be greatly appreciated. The extruder in question is the stock 1.75mm direct drive extruder packaged with the i3 2020 kit.
I had a similar problem when I first got my printer. some things you may want to check are:
1. That the extruder's pinion gear set screw is tight, and the gear is not slipping on the motor's shaft.
2. That the pinion gear is somewhat centered with the grooved pulley.
3. That the filament is not bending to much when it goes from the gear and pulley to the throat.
One thing to definitely look out for is that the filament is not becoming too soft near the gear and pulley that it stops feeding. Something that would happen would be that I would heat the hotend up, and leave it hot for a decent amount of time, and then the filament would soften and compress between the gear and pulley, preventing contact and stopping extrusion.
All three things seem to be fine, I think the problem is stemming from there being too much pressure on the gear and it causes it to seize up, because when i put pressure on the spring gate the toothed gear will spin without issue
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 10:51PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 11:39PM |
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 22, 2015 03:31AM |
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I ground down a piece of plex into a flat head. I have an endless supply of scrap plex. Filament is a great idea too. Thanks.Quote
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Thanks! I'm guessing I need that ceramic screw driver that I've already destroyed.
That or a plastic one.
Take a piece of filament, straighten it, and sand the end to the shape of a screwdriver.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 22, 2015 11:31AM |
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Any chance of getting the STLs of your x-cariage posted? I plan on replacing all my linear components with v-slot eventually, but i have the materials to do the x and y now.
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Any chance of getting the STLs of your x-cariage posted? I plan on replacing all my linear components with v-slot eventually, but i have the materials to do the x and y now.
X-Carriage STL's
Y-Carriage STL's
I added therippa's endstop STL to the folder. There are also a couple "untested" updates in the X-Carriage folder. Take a look at the files if you have questions do hesitate to ask. For the most part you should be able to figure out the assembly on your own, but again, feel free to contact me if anything throws you...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 22, 2015 11:58PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 12:53AM |
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I'm having a lot of trouble getting my SK8s to hold onto the chromed rods that the heated bed rides. Am I overlooking something? I've tried tightening the set screws like crazy, but when I manually slide the bed back and forth, most of the time it shoves one or both of the rods out of an SK8.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 02:29AM |
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Any chance of getting the STLs of your x-cariage posted? I plan on replacing all my linear components with v-slot eventually, but i have the materials to do the x and y now.
X-Carriage STL's
Y-Carriage STL's
I added therippa's endstop STL to the folder. There are also a couple "untested" updates in the X-Carriage folder. Take a look at the files if you have questions do hesitate to ask. For the most part you should be able to figure out the assembly on your own, but again, feel free to contact me if anything throws you...
Perfect about to start printing tonight
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 02:55AM |
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I'm having a lot of trouble getting my SK8s to hold onto the chromed rods that the heated bed rides. Am I overlooking something? I've tried tightening the set screws like crazy, but when I manually slide the bed back and forth, most of the time it shoves one or both of the rods out of an SK8.
This is a problem that a lot of people have experienced. Usually people just wrap some tape around the tip of the rod and it is good to go.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 08:54AM |
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Any chance of getting the STLs of your x-cariage posted? I plan on replacing all my linear components with v-slot eventually, but i have the materials to do the x and y now.
X-Carriage STL's
Y-Carriage STL's
I added therippa's endstop STL to the folder. There are also a couple "untested" updates in the X-Carriage folder. Take a look at the files if you have questions do hesitate to ask. For the most part you should be able to figure out the assembly on your own, but again, feel free to contact me if anything throws you...
Perfect about to start printing tonight
maybe it's me but is there not a LH X-Carriage End Motor file needed for this too?
if i may ask, what source did you go to for the igus bearing replacement?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 10:01AM |
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X-Carriage Update:
Since my Proximity Sensor decided to take a dump, I in turn decided to start the X-Carriage install. I can honestly say, this install went in much easier and with far less "ut oh" moments. So far everything has fit well, although I have found many alignment issues with my old Z-Axis setup. I think I have corrected them all and will complete the assembly once I receive my new Lead Screw Nuts and new Sensor.
Here are a couple photo, and here's a link to the X-Carriage album
I decided to go out on a limb and do a magnetic Hotend mount (remix of this ONE), I really like this mount, it will allow easy maintenance and switching of the Hotends (I have a E3D Light-6 and E3D Cyclops), and it will also allow for a future upgrade I have planned ;-)
Sonny
Any chance of getting the STLs of your x-cariage posted? I plan on replacing all my linear components with v-slot eventually, but i have the materials to do the x and y now.
X-Carriage STL's
Y-Carriage STL's
I added therippa's endstop STL to the folder. There are also a couple "untested" updates in the X-Carriage folder. Take a look at the files if you have questions do hesitate to ask. For the most part you should be able to figure out the assembly on your own, but again, feel free to contact me if anything throws you...
Perfect about to start printing tonight
maybe it's me but is there not a LH X-Carriage End Motor file needed for this too?
if i may ask, what source did you go to for the igus bearing replacement?
LH is mirrored from the RH, I made them symmetrical for that reason.
I bought my Igus bearings directly from Igus USA out of RI. It's easiest if you email them to place your order, when I placed mine the bearings were not listed on their site...they might be now, I'm not sure!?!?
Edit: Igus Bearing # RJ4JP-01-08
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Any pictures or info on routing the heated bed and y axis motor wiring?
Thanks!
The heated bed wires go to the D8 terminals, and the Y motor wires go to the top middle motor pins.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 07:50PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 23, 2015 08:14PM |
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Hi again all,
I'm back at the printer after a sabbatical forced on me by a few deadlines. I started up the printer finally and got some really nice prints with whatever material the green stuff Folger tech sent with the printer. I bought a roll of ABS and it didn't print as well, even following the temp guidelines I found saying 230 for extruder and 100 for the bed. So I thought that the other stuff might be PLA, I bought a roll of PLA material and changed back to 190 for the extruder and 70 for the bed. Now I can't seem to feed through any material and when I use manual control the motor just clicks. I'm guessing my extruder is clogged, but is there a good method for cleaning it, I found several versions on the internet, the one I like best is to soak in acetone and then heat it with a torch and poke a wire through, but figured I'd see if the folger tech forum would have come up with a good method.
Also is there an obvious reason for degradation in prints? I'm making a temp probe and the first prints were pretty good, but then it started getting out of round and I couldn't fit the tubing in the print.
Thanks,
Dave