Sadly, I did too. I was so excited for this product, and when I had a MAJOR problem with it (no usb or other communication), I contacted them for help/repairs, and no response. I wont ever buy from them again, and urge others to follow suit. There are so many other BETTER products out there that the manufacturer actually helps/supports and appreciates the money spent with them.by Parabolic - Controllers
Quotesdavi Parabolic, I'm assuming that your probe doesn't trigger at the same height as the nozzle. Just note that you can set Z to any value with G30, i.e G30 Znn where nn is the height from the probe trigger to the nozzle. The way I find this is to manually do a single G30 Z0 (to set zero when probe triggers), then measure the offset by jogging down until the nozzle is grabbing the paper, theby Parabolic - Controllers
I could - which settings do you use for probe offset in the config ?by Parabolic - Controllers
SUCCESS!! That did it...at least for that part. now I have to figure out where to put my probe offset from extruder. I was wrong its an 82mm negative offset on the y.by Parabolic - Controllers
so what you had me enter is correct. after homing x and y they show up as -50 and -100. I can manually move them to "zero" using the G1 command. So that works. if I type in G31 it still moves it to the endstops. I tried G32 and it does the same. Gotta be a setting im missing.by Parabolic - Controllers
I agree, however, my probe is in line with the nozzle on the x axis - its offset about 28mm to the back. So if that were the case, it should at least move in the x axis - wouldnt you think?by Parabolic - Controllers
damn - I was really hoping that was going to work. I manually homed all axis and lifted 10mm from buildplate. Types in G31 and it went right back to x and y endstops then started to perform the G31.by Parabolic - Controllers
okay - I changed some things around and my Gcode looks like this: G90 ;absolute positioning M107 ;start with the fan off G1 Z10 ;move z up 10 to avoid any collisions G28 X0 Y0 ;home X&Y G0 X193 Y220 F6000 ;bed center G28 Z0 ;home Z G0 Z10 ;move up 10 to un-trigger probe G31by Parabolic - Controllers
okay - I changed some things around and my Gcode looks like this: G90 ;absolute positioning M107 ;start with the fan off G1 Z10 ;move z up 10 to avoid any collisions G28 X0 Y0 ;home X&Y G0 X193 Y220 F6000 ;bed center G28 Z0 ;home Z G0 Z10 ;move up 10 to un-trigger probe G31by Parabolic - Controllers
QuoteDjDemonD Smoothieware edge from last week - My config - Start Gcode M42 S0 ; turn off large part cooling fan M109 T S130; Heat extruder before probing M220 S60 ; slow down G31 ; Grid Level G1 X135 Y100 Z5 G30 Z0 G1 Z50 M109 T S ; Set extruder temp M220 S100 ; speed up End Gcode M220 S100 ; speed to 100% M104 S0 ; Turn off hot end G1 Z180 F300 ; send Z to bottom G28 X0 ; home X axis Mby Parabolic - Controllers
QuoteDjDemonD Okay so works so well, it works on RRF also. I'm nicknaming the combination of precision nozzle based sensor, grid levelling and G30 probing "auto first layer calibration" as it does away with all the usual headaches of getting universally a correct first layer. So, can you share your full Gcode as well as the Full Smoothie code? Im fighting auto calibration with a inductive sensorby Parabolic - Controllers
Ok, looked at it and understand - however, I need the motors to turn opposite each other. Also, Ive never heard anyone wiring these up this way until that link you showed - anyone have their motors wired this way? Does it work ok? Thanks!by Parabolic - Controllers
The Steppers were connected in Parallel just like the Z axis is wired on the board. I did not connect them in series as I wasnt sure how to. which colors connect to complete the series circuit? I did upgrade the drivers to the Purple board - 32x stepping, but made little difference.by Parabolic - Controllers
Working on a larger scale printer, Using RAMPS 1.4, and since the z axis already can handle 2 motors, I figured why couldnt the x & y? So I built a simple rail system using 2 x motors driving belts. it does seem to work, however, at higher speeds it tends to "grind" on direction changes. Not a belt skipping, but its almost like the motors are magnetically becoming uncoupled. the funny thing iby Parabolic - Controllers
I was thinking of building a diffrent version XYZ printer, and I was wanting to put a control panel on it for the LCD, but also a series of buttons or a joystick(s) of sorts to be able to manually move the printer - kinda like a CNC machine has. Is there support for this through RAMPS? is it as simple as just applying voltage or ground to a certain pin? Thanks!by Parabolic - RAMPS Electronics
I just wasnt sure whats out there - I was planning on manually calibrating but after I saw the "hopping" videos for calibration I figured Id ask if its worth the extra time NOW as im printing my adapters for my hot end and would incorperate something if needed. Id like something thats non obtrusive and doesnt have to move via a servo or motor of some sorts - seems like too much BS and might not sby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Now that I finally got my effector tracking true, I'm going to start calibrating. I have been out of the latest advancements in bed autoleveling as Ive primarily been using my I-3 derivative printer and "if its not broken" theory for keeping my z height manual. Now that im going forward with my delta Id like to implement the autolevel features that I see in Marlin. So....Where do I start, what nby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Thats what I ended up doing... pressed in the "balls" and used springs - so far so good! What about the all aluminum ones Ive seen? Would these be a better and tighter solution?by Parabolic - Delta Machines
Well, Thanks for all the input guys!! After messing around off and on for a year with the magnets - I up (or is it down) graded to traxxas joints and it rectified my issues. For what ever reason my geometry wasnt correct I guess. Its perfectly level now and no slop. Thanks! Jeffby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Nope, Sockets are good - there is nothing loose at all. I reprinted a new effector as My carriages were found to be a bit wider - but that didnt change anything. Ive checked and checked all my measurements and EVERYTHING is equal! Its almost as the firmware calibration is off. If I move it by hand theres no apparent rocking seen. IDK - Im at a loss.by Parabolic - Delta Machines
Sure I can! Sorry it took so long - been busy at work. As you can see its not excessive but it is apparent. No I have NOT calibrated this as of yet - just the basic measurements entered into marlin. Again - all my towers are at a perfect 120 degree separation and parallel. all the pullys are the same (20 tooth aluminum), and the stepper motor steps is at 80 in Marlin. All 6 rods are exact lengby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Yup, Im running an arduino with RAMPS and all the jumpers are on and the motors run at the same speed. Im running GT2 belts with 20 tooth pulleys - Believe the setting is 80 in Marlin.by Parabolic - Delta Machines
Well, I rebuilt all my rods yesterday and set them in a jig for accuracy between them. Still have the rocking when changing directions. There is no play in anything so im unsure where this is coming from now. Is there any possibility this could be an incorrect setting in marlin? Im thinking that if my homing is off that it wouldnt be an issue as it would just be slanted...? Thanks! Jeffby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Thanks so much for the input!! I think youre right in the last few statements - I think its my sockets. I "machined" them by hand and they may not be totally accurate between all of them. (ball hone on a drill). They are socket head bolts I tried to round out. What is a good solution for a socket on a 1/2" magnet then? How about a threaded rod coupler that can be adjusted? Thanks! Jeffby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Im good there - Im using OpenBuilds linear v groove rail and carriages. theres no lash at all. Towers are square.by Parabolic - Delta Machines
Hey guys - Im having a slight issue on my Delta. The Effector "rocks" ever so slightly when its moving. its easier to see on the infill movements as it moves back and fourth quickly. As a better example, when one carriage moves up, that side of the effector is "pulled" up compared to the others in that direction of travel. Is this a geometry issue or a firmware/ calculation issue? My towers are eby Parabolic - Delta Machines
Looking for a GOOD DIY 3d scanner source. Im amazed at how there are multitudes of 3D printer plans out there but nothing (recent) for 3D scanning solutions. The closest I can find is the FABscan...which im not sure if thats the way to go or not. Any ideas? Thanks!by Parabolic - 3D Scanners, Book Scanners, and Optics
Maxi, I was in the same position... I wasnt that interested in a delta until I saw Werners bot! Unfortunately I dont have a cnc or the metal working tools either. So using Werners ideas I made a printed version using parts I literally had laying around. Heres a video of what I got so far..... Again everything I have here is due to Werners ideas and engineering. ..by Parabolic - General
Im just getting my ass KICKED by this firmware setup!! Its totally diffrent then an x-y bot. The Issue Im having with marlin is that there are so many parameters to set for a delta, and im not sure if I should be commenting out some of the lines that look like they are for an ultimaker(etc).... Does anyone have a version thats DEDICATED for a delta to help isolate the ACTUAL settings I need to adby Parabolic - General
Yeah, I got that far, Im just hoping there was more documentation on it as there are plenty of deltas out there now.by Parabolic - General