Rostock G2 Mini - G29 breaking carriages

SteveShein · Post by **SteveShein** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:13 am

When I first got this "kit", the G29 command would run within bounds and not damage anything, but it never seemed to do the auto level. After two firmware updates, the G29 command now tries to run to invalid points before it starts, and it doesn't take much to break the tabs that connect the rods to the carriages. BTW, when these parts are printed they should basically have no fill!

I am waiting for a friend, who has better things to print, to make more of these carriages up for me. He has already done the spider plate for me, which was delivered with holes that looked like eggs and had to be filed round, which made them thinner. Another poorly designed part, that should be made with much more material. If I could, i would return this troublesome printer back to the dealer, but it looks like I'm stuck with it, and I'm really not very happy about it. After almost a week I am still stuck with a broken printer.

What are the chances of getting the model files for all of the Rostock G2 Mini components so that I can make them much more sturdier? I can use either an AutoCAD or MicroStation 3D file.

Back to the G29, what should I look for in the firmware that would cause this to happen? I cannot get me printer leveled using the information provided. I'm hoping auto level will do more than destroy components.

Another question, has anyone ever got one of these printers to run properly?

Sherry · Post by **Sherry** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:44 pm

hi，steveshein,please tell me where did you get the firmware.it must be the firmware paoblem.i will sent you the correct firmware and stl files for rostock g2,please check your mailbox.

bruno99 · Post by **bruno99** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:26 am

SteveShein wrote:When I first got this "kit", the G29 command would run within bounds and not damage anything, but it never seemed to do the auto level. After two firmware updates, the G29 command now tries to run to invalid points before it starts, and it doesn't take much to break the tabs that connect the rods to the carriages. BTW, when these parts are printed they should basically have no fill!

I am waiting for a friend, who has better things to print, to make more of these carriages up for me. He has already done the spider plate for me, which was delivered with holes that looked like eggs and had to be filed round, which made them thinner. Another poorly designed part, that should be made with much more material. If I could, i would return this troublesome printer back to the dealer, but it looks like I'm stuck with it, and I'm really not very happy about it. After almost a week I am still stuck with a broken printer.

What are the chances of getting the model files for all of the Rostock G2 Mini components so that I can make them much more sturdier? I can use either an AutoCAD or MicroStation 3D file.

Back to the G29, what should I look for in the firmware that would cause this to happen? I cannot get me printer leveled using the information provided. I'm hoping auto level will do more than destroy components.

Another question, has anyone ever got one of these printers to run properly?

Hi Steves. Answering your question I bought a G2S and I never run properly. I guess I wasted my money.

LENNS · Post by **LENNS** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:54 am

I am having similar problem. Isn't the downloaded firmware correct?
Please send correct firmware - len@auriga.on.ca
Thank you

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:07 pm

Re: Rostock G2 Mini - G29 breaking carriages
by LENNS » Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:54 am

I am having similar problem. Isn't the downloaded firmware correct?
Please send correct firmware - len@auriga.on.ca
Thank you

hi,LENNS,tell me the mainboard type of your Rostock G2 Mini , I'll seng the firmware to you .

LENNS · Post by **LENNS** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:28 pm

Control board is GT2560. Please send firmware to len@auriga.on.ca

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:40 am

I've alaeady sent it to your mailbox,plz check it.

LENNS · Post by **LENNS** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:10 am

The firmware sent is exactly the same as downloaded in original instructions. This will not compile because of missing file!! I was hoping firmware you sent would have error corrected. Have you tried compiling this firmware?
Please do so and correct.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:46 am

But I can compile it successfully. .