Another successfully resolved issue! I can see now that the motors are skipping steps. I changed the z homing speed from 4*60 to 3*60, the z axis works great now. Thanks for the tips. Beekeeper, I will check my steps/mm. Thanks for this important reminder.by mbcomputerservices - General
I have just completed assembling a reprap prusa (makrfarm linear bearing kit). I have all axis' moving correctly and homing. However, when I home the z axis (using prontrface), the z motors seem to bind. They vibrate and shudder. When I manually help them to the end switch, they don't offer resistance, but they seem to be having some kind of feedback problem. Adjusting the current? pots next toby mbcomputerservices - General
I have trudged through these forums for all of today, and finally, I have discovered how to install RepRap host software on my Windows 7 x64 Pro. Since Win7 is the same nt number as Vista, this should work on Vista64, as well. I am a Java programmer in love with Eclipse, but I still couldn't get everything to link up right. If you are in the same boat, Perform the following: 1. According to "Iby mbcomputerservices - RepRap Host