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To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:09 pm
by Minidokt Beyr
Hi,
since three days I own my used Geeetech Prusa I3 Pro B.
Almost everything is working fine. :)
But I've got problems with the extruder (0.5mm nozzle) while auto printing.
In manual mode the filament comes out, while auto printing it doen't (just a small thread).

I tried to feed the hotend manually: It was easy to me, to feed it an a lot of filament came out.
The spring at the feeder is working well and there is no "click" while feeding.
I've also tried with 3mm distance to the glass plate, does work manually but no automatically.

I can't realize the problem... :oops:

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:22 pm
by Minidokt Beyr
... voltage of the stepper motor is 0.9V :)

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:25 pm
by William
Hi, Is your extruder motor working properly when printing?

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:28 pm
by Minidokt Beyr
Yes, but there are very small steps.

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:44 pm
by Minidokt Beyr
I've calibrated my extruder (and z-axis), now it's working but the result is bad - see pic.

Additional to this, the z-axis (tries) to move fast while auto homing and is blocking thereby.
I've got already reduced the z-axis speed, but this isn't working while auto homing.

Who can help?

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:08 am
by William
Hi, Are you referring to your z-axis not moving properly?

If you can't move normally, you can check the following points:

1. Check if the threaded rod of the z-axis is bent or lacks thread if it needs to be replaced;

2. Check if the brass nut is installed too tightly and loosen it properly.

Re: To little filament while auto printing

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 2:17 pm
by Nathan6
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