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by coby
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

Hello,

While trying to resolve the build issue. I found out the fan to the hotend was at wrong voltage.the fan was for 12V but the supply voltage is 24V. Now my hotend and fan are destroyed. I'm trying to order the correct hotend and the fan, can some one post a link to the correct parts I needed.
by coby
Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

After a month waiting, I finally got the missing connectors for the extruder. Now here comes the fun part. The x-axis rod I replaced with steel rod from homedepot is still too big. The x-movement is not smooth. My question is, what is the correct diameter for the x-axis rods. Second problem is the z...
by coby
Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:17 am
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

other than the web, can I have an email address I can get help for my missing parts.
by coby
Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

Iwill wait for my brass fitting installed and got at least one model printed before I mess with the firmware. Regarding the missing brass fitting, I contacted sales and technical support (thru the web site), so far no response, Is there a direct email I can contact them. I have the part ID that I go...
by coby
Tue May 31, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

I have no idea why the printer setting changed without my input. I changed it using the knock next to LCD panel. It worked correctly until I turned the printer off. When I turned the printer on again, the x-direction was wrong again. what changed it, I have no idea and I need to find out why so that...
by coby
Mon May 30, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

thanks for the reply. I read the manual and know how to correct the direction issue. However, I just need to know how to prevent the printer from changing the motor direction.
by coby
Sun May 29, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

Hello, I solved the hotend running to far end issue by following the instruction on page 41 of Quick starter manual. That said, another problem popped up, It seems the printer setting can change by the printer.eg the motor direction (especially the x direction). Why? is there a way preventing the pr...
by coby
Sun May 29, 2016 4:33 am
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

Re: build problem for I3 M201

thanks for the reply. I enlarged the holes, but the rod diameter is still too big, they create a lot of friction for the hotend (extruder carriage). I replaced them with 5/16" steel rods, that solve the friction problem. however, another problem popped up and need your help. when I hit auto home, th...
by coby
Sat May 28, 2016 2:51 am
Forum: Others
Topic: build problem for I3 M201
Replies: 16
Views: 25933

build problem for I3 M201

Hello, I purchased the I3 M201 printer, I encountered the following problems while building the printer" problem 1, the diameter of part #2 L470mm smooth rod is too big to fit into the holes of parts # M1 & M2 problem 2, I did not find part #58 Thermo-metry & heating wire. I did find wiring with a s...
by coby
Fri May 27, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: wiring for Prusa I3 M201 printer
Replies: 1
Views: 4297

wiring for Prusa I3 M201 printer

I need to know the wiring for Prusa I3 M201, 1. extruder wiring: it has two extruders, In the processor board, there are three ports for extruders. If you are looking from the front, which port should I plug the extruder on the left side and which port for the extruder on the right. 2. heatbed wirin...