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RepRapPro's Ormerod http://reprap.org/wiki/Ormerod
Re: Ormerod from RS - 12 years ago
Hi Treth, I had the same issues with the prints not sticking. Found two causes - 1 - print head too high to start with. I now set by sliding a bit of paper under the print head, fine adjust in 0.1 steps, the paper should drag ever so slightly on the head. 2 - clean the Kapton tape after every print. I use paper tissue and RS solvent cleaner. Wipe dry after to ensure no residue. Haven't had an isby Moigy - Ormerod
Re: Y-axis behaviour - 12 years ago
Just got my printer up and running (after having to buy new SD card and resolder USB connector). I had the issue with Y axis crashing when hitting the home button. Resolved by changing the end stop microswitch connection from normally open to normally closed (two outermost pins). Hope this helps.by Moigy - Ormerod