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- Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:15 am
- Forum: Extruder
- Topic: Solutions for GT2560 extruder not working
- Replies: 40
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...