X-Axes motor only goes one direction

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Ron1234
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X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by Ron1234 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:53 pm

Please I need help !!!!!! :oops: :roll:
I have a Geeetech i3 Prusa pro B
It has been running well, but to day for some reason the X axes will only move towards end stop and will not change direction.
I have changed the end stop in the firmware but nothing changed at all.
Then I changed the motor direction in the firmware but still the motor only goes in against the end stop only.
Even when I use the LCD control it only moves the X axes one direction against the end stop.
Does anyone have any ideas as what could be wrong ??

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Re: X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by Newopint95 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:16 pm

There are a few things you can do to narrow down the problem

1. Plug swap the driver from the Y, Z or extruder for the one in the X slot. This will tell you if the stepper driver is bad.
2. Swap motors, the stepper motor may be bad.

When you home the printer does the X motor back up after hitting the endstop?

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Re: X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by Ron1234 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:06 pm

Newopint95 wrote:
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:16 pm
There are a few things you can do to narrow down the problem

1. Plug swap the driver from the Y, Z or extruder for the one in the X slot. This will tell you if the stepper driver is bad.
2. Swap motors, the stepper motor may be bad.

When you home the printer does the X motor back up after hitting the endstop?
Ok I have swap the drivers from X to Y. Same result no change
Swapped motors and still there is no change
When you home the printer the X makes a noise like the belt is slipping for second but does not back up

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Re: X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by William » Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:14 pm

Hi,
We have met and solved the similar problem about motor only going one direction,here is the website link:http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 18&t=17883
-Keep your mind and try to test it. :)
-Everything will be fun!-Support all Getech printer.
-You can ask me the questions and I will kindly reply.
-Respect others is the best way you can get help!

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Re: X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by Ron1234 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:18 pm

William wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:14 pm
Hi,
We have met and solved the similar problem about motor only going one direction,here is the website link:http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 18&t=17883
Ok I have checked the topic but still did not help.
But I did find the problem and I am now printing again :D

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Re: X-Axes motor only goes one direction

Post by William » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:30 am

Ron1234 wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:18 pm
William wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:14 pm
Hi,
We have met and solved the similar problem about motor only going one direction,here is the website link:http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 18&t=17883
Ok I have checked the topic but still did not help.
But I did find the problem and I am now printing again :D
OK,I am waiting for your latest testing result if you need any help.
-Keep your mind and try to test it. :)
-Everything will be fun!-Support all Getech printer.
-You can ask me the questions and I will kindly reply.
-Respect others is the best way you can get help!

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