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by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Control Board
Topic: No LCD when turning on printer
Replies: 23
Views: 29900

Fuse holder fell off (bad night)

I have a new issue. I was rerouting wires of the extruder to the PCB and bumpped one of the fuses when the plug from the extruder. When I looked down, one of the fuse holders fell off the PCB. It must of not been soldered all that well. Lookung at the the PCB, I see a bit of an outline of solder whe...
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes
Replies: 11
Views: 22933

Re: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes

Yes, it might be the heater setting was too high (250C), however, as in my other posts, the real issue is the lack of a bevel on the throat and the gear is too large for 3mm and makes the filament bend to get through.
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: How to upload the firmware to Sanguinololu
Replies: 43
Views: 230196

Re: How to upload the firmware to Sanguinololu/GT2560

The issue was resolved with a new firmware flash. To get it to work, I had to power the board with just the USB with the printer off.
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: How to upload the firmware to Sanguinololu
Replies: 43
Views: 230196

Re: How to upload the firmware to Sanguinololu/GT2560

As a followup to the extruder not turning.... It was firmware. I was sent new firrmware and it worked when I powered down the printer and just let the board be powered from the USB port to reflash it.
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder problems
Replies: 15
Views: 29546

Re: Extruder problems

I have found the issue Mark. The gear you provide for the 3mm extruder it too large and bends the filament combined that the throat does not have a beveled input is a recipe for problems. Also you are shipping the heater mounted 180 degs out of place. Why is it it take someone like me to tell you wh...
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder problems
Replies: 15
Views: 29546

Re: Extruder problems

Hello Mark, Thank you for a reply. I unfortunately am asleep when customer service is open. I have looked deeply into my issue and have attempted to post my findings. I also have contact my seller and requested replacement parts. Please help by letting others see my findings and have geeetech repay ...
by Robo Techy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder problems
Replies: 15
Views: 29546

Re: Extruder problems

I have been having issues with my 3mm ectruders. After taking everything apart, which damaged more then it repaired, I have found many issues. First,In looking at what I got, it is a hack of a 1.75mm extruder that fails as a 3mm extruder. I bought the I3 C dual printer and it does not work. The fila...
by Robo Techy
Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Extruder problems
Replies: 15
Views: 29546

Re: Extruder problems

I have confirmed the extruder drivers are not over-heating. Please referrer to ebay echeck1113 message to find the order number and other posts in the forum about what I found with your 3mm extruders.
by Robo Techy
Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes
Replies: 11
Views: 22933

Re: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes

I am getting a bit disappointed with the MK8 Extruders on the I3 dual setup from Geeetech. The throat tubes have a very ruff inner surface. Regardless, I did the following: I took the extruders off and checked the idlers. They float on the bearing and no adjustment is possible. I did change a washer...
by Robo Techy
Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes
Replies: 11
Views: 22933

Re: Filament doesn't go through correctly...sometimes

I see your suggestion to try to align the idler wheel. I have did this as stated with “I have taken the extruder apart to align things (found #0 gear was loose). “ and will try again, but if you have a fix that adds a tube, then you should send me the tubing. I bought the printer as is and if there ...