Extruder motor gets extremely hot

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Hajo
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Extruder motor gets extremely hot

Post by Hajo » Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:01 pm

On my 24V-A30, the extruder motor is so hot after a short time that the filament in the feeder becomes soft. The consequence of this is first significant under-extrusion and finally the filament jams when threaded into the PTFE tube.
Even if I let the motor run without having to transport filament the motor will be too hot after a short time.
I have measured the following voltages on the driver components:
X: 0.95V Y: 0.95V Z: 1.08V (triple block from left to right)
and Extr.: 0.55V (single driver right).
Actually, the 0.55V are already less than normal ?.
How far can the voltage be reduced without loss of function (reliable filament transport) and to reduce the heat production?
Is it possible that the firmware version has influence (currently V1.36.57)?

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Re: Extruder motor gets extremely hot

Post by _kaktus_ » Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:07 am

Hello.
:mrgreen:

If you specify an engine model, we can find its nominal parameters. Then you can easily estimate the correct Vref voltage.

Otherwise you can adjust them experimentally. ;)
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Re: Extruder motor gets extremely hot

Post by Hajo » Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:19 am

I have two 24V-A30 machines here, both with the same effect (extruder motor extremely hot):
first device:
Hardware version V2.1-null
Serialnr. 180714A3000131E
Firmware V1.38.61

the second device only shows me the firmware: V1.36.57

I have found a formula with which VREF can be determined, but I have to know the maximum or required motor current. :?
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Re: Extruder motor gets extremely hot

Post by _kaktus_ » Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:46 pm

Hi.
:mrgreen:

You told me everything but the engine. ;)
There is a code engraved on the body of the engine, find it. You can write them here or show them in a photo.
On the forum I help to use the rod, I don't give fish.
Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 Dual extruder Mixcolor 3D printer, bought 2017-12-19, already built, in the cognitive and improvement phase
Geeetech filament, ABS only
Geeetech 3D WiFi Module for 3D Printer, bought 2018-04-15, He got a new life, and still lies in a drawer.
Positively frenzied customer of Getech Technology.

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