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by wespiece
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:15 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working
Replies: 40
Views: 140417

Re: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working

I ordered the Geeetech aluminum model. This one seems to be better but i still had to rig up a spacer under the spring to keep extra tension on the wheel.
by wespiece
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:26 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: My extruder is webbing
Replies: 10
Views: 16565

Re: My extruder is webbing

attached is another couple pics of my webbing issues. I have included a shot of the screen display to show how it was setup during the part run. Even with the temp turned down and a fan blowing on the filament hot end i still get the webbing. Please help if you can. thx
by wespiece
Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:15 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: My extruder is webbing
Replies: 10
Views: 16565

Re: My extruder is webbing

its the plastic one, i just purchased the aluminum ne but have not installed it yet.
by wespiece
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: My extruder is webbing
Replies: 10
Views: 16565

Re: My extruder is webbing

Any suggestion on what to try? I have made the adjustments made on the forums to the xtruder but not sure it has made much difference
by wespiece
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:09 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: My extruder is webbing
Replies: 10
Views: 16565

Re: My extruder is webbing

I am using PLA and its running about 229c for the temp. The thermistor is as you say, it is sitting directly in the middle. Seems when i turn the heat down much lower i start having feed issues. Pics attached of the thermistor and how it sits in the extruder head.
by wespiece
Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: My extruder is webbing
Replies: 10
Views: 16565

My extruder is webbing

My extruder is webbing - i get tiny strings all over my parts as the extruder moves across open areas. See the pics attached. What setting do i need to change in the slic3er to fix this? Appreciate any help.
by wespiece
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working
Replies: 40
Views: 140417

Re: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working

Yes that is exactly the problem. GEEETech needs to step up and include the better quality extruder. Mine was slipping as well. I 1st tested the theory by wedging a screw under the thumb release lever. I could see that it started to catch and move the filament. From there i did like they said and mod...
by wespiece
Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working
Replies: 40
Views: 140417

Re: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working

I was able to fix the issue of not being able to compile by dropping back to ver 1.05 of the Arduino software. This allowed me to update the firmware in the controller board. This fixed my reverse X axis issue, but I am still having problems with the extruder. If i turn the flow up it seems like it ...
by wespiece
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Extruder
Topic: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working
Replies: 40
Views: 140417

Re: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working

I downloaded the new Marlin firmware but when i try to compile it in the auduino, i get the following errors. What do i do to correct this? Also how can tell what version is in my board now vs what version this - just wondering if maybe i already have the most current firmware. My board/printer what...