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6,377 | <p>I'm printing parts for a HEVO (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2254103" rel="nofollow noreferrer">HyperCube Evolution</a> CoreXY), using Colorfabb XT filament. After several successful prints. I'm having a lot of failed prints. They start off pretty well but after ~15 layers the filament starts to string ... | [
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"text": "<p>This looks a lot like <strong>under extrusion caused by heat creep</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>Heat creep is when the no... | 2018/07/11 | [
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] | I'm printing parts for a HEVO ([HyperCube Evolution](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2254103) CoreXY), using Colorfabb XT filament. After several successful prints. I'm having a lot of failed prints. They start off pretty well but after ~15 layers the filament starts to string and blob.
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Model: ... | This looks a lot like **under extrusion caused by heat creep**.
Heat creep is when the nozzle temperature 'creeps' up through the filament and makes it melt (a bit) and form a blob (or just widen enough to get stuck) a centimeter or two before the nozzle.
The characteristic is usually that everything works perfectly ... |
6,399 | <p>I got myself the Ender 3. The Home position is about 1 mm left and 2 mm in front of the front left corner. Now, the hotend center axis is 11 mm from the carrier plate with the "Mk 10" cooler mounted right onto a pair of 5 mm pegs that are part of the plate. As I want to change to an e3D v6, which has a dia... | [
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"text": "<p>When homing the printer, the hot end carriage will be instructed to hit the (mechanical or optical) end stops. Fro... | 2018/07/14 | [
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] | I got myself the Ender 3. The Home position is about 1 mm left and 2 mm in front of the front left corner. Now, the hotend center axis is 11 mm from the carrier plate with the "Mk 10" cooler mounted right onto a pair of 5 mm pegs that are part of the plate. As I want to change to an e3D v6, which has a diameter of 22 m... | [Greenonline](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/4762/greenonline) and I spent this evening hacking/reverse engineering the Ender3 to solve this. [Greenonline also wrote about this in his blog](https://gr33nonline.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/compiling-marlin-for-a-creality-ender-3/).
Step 1 - Get the Firmware
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6,410 | <p>I am wondering if this piece of G-code is valid:</p>
<pre><code>G0 (Some comment (Its G0 command)) Y10 Z-5
</code></pre>
<p>I have tested this on my Chinese CNC machine and it strips out the comment and works flawlessly.</p>
<p>The machine processes this as <code>G0Y10Z-5</code> which seems like the correct appro... | [
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"text": "<p>This is not universally valid G-code, and how it is handled depends on the implementation. You can use th... | 2018/07/16 | [
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```
G0 (Some comment (Its G0 command)) Y10 Z-5
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I have tested this on my Chinese CNC machine and it strips out the comment and works flawlessly.
The machine processes this as `G0Y10Z-5` which seems like the correct approach to me.
I have however never seen such c... | It looks like comments inside parentheses are not allowed in numerous parsers (ie. Marlin). This seems to be true for most of the 3D printers. Classical CNC milling machines use parentheses without problems.
It should work on Prusa printers as stated in their [Wiki](https://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#Comments). Unfortunat... |
6,451 | <p>I am using a Flashforge Creator Dual Extrusion 3D Printer with RepG (<a href="http://replicat.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ReplicatorG</a>), and tonight a print completely detached from the build plate.</p>
<p>I reset everything and watched it closely. It is a simple abs print at 230/110 degrees.</p>
<p>A few... | [
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"text": "<p>Your bed is obviously capable of heating up, so I would double check your cable for any kinks, cuts, blow-outs, or g... | 2018/07/23 | [
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] | I am using a Flashforge Creator Dual Extrusion 3D Printer with RepG ([ReplicatorG](http://replicat.org/)), and tonight a print completely detached from the build plate.
I reset everything and watched it closely. It is a simple abs print at 230/110 degrees.
A few seconds after start of print, I noticed that the print ... | Check your slicer settings. Some slicers allow the temperature to change at a specified layer. You may have programmed the slic3r to turn off the bed after the first (or maybe zeroth) layer.
You call also examine the G-code for M140, M144, and M190 commands.
Of course, the usual intermittent electric connections, pow... |
6,495 | <p>I had a Z probe installed but the wires came out of the header so I am trying to use software endstops, but any time I <code>G28</code> the nozzle will always ram into the bed. I am using Marlin Firmware. Which I am relatively new with. I'm used to having hardware endstops, but,</p>
<p><strong>I don't have a hardwa... | [
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"text": "<p>If you want to mirror the print to get the top to the bottom, and visa versa, you just need to rotate the part usi... | 2018/07/29 | [
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] | I had a Z probe installed but the wires came out of the header so I am trying to use software endstops, but any time I `G28` the nozzle will always ram into the bed. I am using Marlin Firmware. Which I am relatively new with. I'm used to having hardware endstops, but,
**I don't have a hardware endstop currently (no pr... | If you want to mirror the print to get the top to the bottom, and visa versa, you just need to rotate the part using the XYZ rotation tool. Mirroring is used to make a mirror image in the X-Z or Y-Z plane, not the X-Y plane.
You might just caught a bug, you could post that of their forum.
Update:
If that does not ... |
6,600 | <p>I have a printer with a 0.1 mm typical layer thickness. Of course I can choose some different sizes in Cura or other slicing software, but most prints on this machine will be .1mm. In my (admittedly limited) experience thus far, the 0.1 mm seems typical for other printers, too.</p>
<p>I want to get a sense of just ... | [
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"text": "<p>Sure. Get a 0.1mm thick feeler gauge. </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://duckduckgo.com/?q=feeler+gauge+.1mm\" rel=\"nofol... | 2018/08/08 | [
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] | I have a printer with a 0.1 mm typical layer thickness. Of course I can choose some different sizes in Cura or other slicing software, but most prints on this machine will be .1mm. In my (admittedly limited) experience thus far, the 0.1 mm seems typical for other printers, too.
I want to get a sense of just how thick ... | I'm not sure exactly what you mean by your comment to Davo's answer, but with respect to your use of a sheet of paper reference, it seems like you can still use *80 gsm* paper as a reference for 0.1 mm layers.
From [Paper Sizes Explained](http://www.printware.co.uk/Blog/311/Paper-Sizes-Explained.html) (emphasis is min... |
6,606 | <p>I've just bought <strong>Anycubic i3 Mega</strong> printer and trying to level it.
So far I've printed test object and 2 others but looks like there are problems with leveling.</p>
<p>I want to make image of 5 small one layer squares(one in each corner and one in center). Looking for recommendations of <strong>simp... | [
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"text": "<p>You are probably looking for something like <a href=\"https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2479352\" rel=\"nofollow no... | 2018/08/08 | [
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So far I've printed test object and 2 others but looks like there are problems with leveling.
I want to make image of 5 small one layer squares(one in each corner and one in center). Looking for recommendations of **simple** software/tutorials/appro... | You are probably looking for something like [this](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2479352):
Note this is for large beds (300 x 300 mm), so you would have to X, Y scale this in your sli... |
6,619 | <p>I think it's best that I explain what my issue is before I explain how I arrived here. I have a Tronxy x5s with a stock board that I am repairing for the sake of repairing, even though I know I should probably just spring for a new board. It's the principle of the thing. </p>
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"text": "<p>Thermal expansion is opening a connection somewhere. It might not be one of your solderings, but if yo... | 2018/08/09 | [
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* The extruder thermistor accurately reads for... | Thermal expansion is opening a connection somewhere. It might not be one of your solderings, but if you shorted the board bad enough to fry pins, it could have cooked something somewhere else, and putting current through it is heating up the spot enough to break the connection. Either somewhere else in/on the board, or... |
6,744 | <p>ISSUE: Stepper motors are not working when connected with RAMPS 1.4.</p>
<p>OBSERVATION: The LED lights(LED 2,3,4) in the RAMPS 1.4 is not powering up.</p>
<p>PRACTICES: I use Arduino Mega 2560 and installed Marlin firmware in it. And I bought a RAMPS 1.4 in a local electronic dealer. I placed the RAMPS over Ardui... | [
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"text": "<p>to help you to solve this problem - please see my checklist</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>are the stepper drivers connecte... | 2018/08/27 | [
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OBSERVATION: The LED lights(LED 2,3,4) in the RAMPS 1.4 is not powering up.
PRACTICES: I use Arduino Mega 2560 and installed Marlin firmware in it. And I bought a RAMPS 1.4 in a local electronic dealer. I placed the RAMPS over Arduino Mega 2560. For... | I actually thought the problem is in the electronic circuit but the problem is the baud rate. I initially took the baud rate as 115200 but later. after someone's suggestion, I changed it to 250000 and now it's fine. |
6,778 | <p>When running <a href="https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Marlin Firmware</a>, is it possible to run <a href="https://reprap.org/wiki/G-code" rel="nofollow noreferrer">G-code</a> scripts/series of commands automatically when you insert the SD card?</p>
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"text": "<p>I am not <em>entirely sure</em> if this is what you are after, or if it will work, but from <a href=\"https:... | 2018/08/29 | [
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---
I'm running Marlin on a 3D printer board using an ATmega 2560 based board with a reprap discount LCD contro... | I am not *entirely sure* if this is what you are after, or if it will work, but from [this post](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/issues/2891#issuecomment-180980733) on [Printing From SD Card when printer is turned On](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/issues/2891)
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6,860 | <p>I am using cura with M3D entry level printer.</p>
<p>When I print things more than 6-7cm/2.5-3inches, at the end of the print, the hot end sink back into the print then gets stuck as it tries to return to idle position.</p>
<p>Please see the attached photo. Has anyone had this problem? Thank you<a href="https://... | [
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"text": "<p>As Oscar commented, check the tail end of your gcode files. Most slicing software includes commands to mov... | 2018/09/07 | [
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When I print things more than 6-7cm/2.5-3inches, at the end of the print, the hot end sink back into the print then gets stuck as it tries to return to idle position.
Please see the attached photo. Has anyone had this problem? Thank you[![enter image description here](htt... | As Oscar commented, check the tail end of your gcode files. Most slicing software includes commands to move the head to x=0,y=0 at the very least. I am a bit surprised that your files don't appear to have this, since Cura does apply said code.
Possiblly there's something lacking in your printer's firmware and it does... |
7,159 | <p>Assume somebody has a Monoprice Maker Select and has changed from the original brass extruder gear to a <a href="https://www.wanhaouk.com/products/extruder-drive-gear" rel="nofollow noreferrer">D4 Plus</a> one, which is slightly smaller (10.6 vs 10.9 mm outer diameter).</p>
<p>This person might be wondering if he/s... | [
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This person might be wondering if he/she needs to compensate for this difference, and... | If you change the extruder wheel for a different sized wheel, you need to calibrate the extruder to make sure that if you ask to extrude 100 mm it actually extrudes 100 mm. [This answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/6484/5740) on the question "[How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?](https://3dprintin... |
7,207 | <p>How can I achieve keeping the motors active during pause to avoid moving their position during filament changes? I have changed the filament during some prints to change the color or to change the a newer spool, but sometimes the X axis is moved during the change. I'm now using some cloth clips to prevent moving du... | [
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"text": "<p>I have not tried this, but you could use the <code>M84 S0</code> command, this prevents the motors to go into an i... | 2018/10/18 | [
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There is a `PAUSE_PARK_NO_STEPPER_TIMEOUT` option included in there, which prevents the steppers from timing out during a pause, and may be more robust than a G-Code command if you plan to manually pause and resume the print instead of set... |
7,217 | <p>I have a long print that keeps aborting. At some random point mid-print the printer says "Click to resume...". There is nothing in the G-code that asks for user confirmation. What could it be that triggers this? I noticed that sometimes (not every time) there is a blob of plastic in the way that should not be there.... | [
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"text": "<p><em>This is not an answer/explanation per se, but it might help you track down the cause.</em></p>\n\n<hr>\n... | 2018/10/21 | [
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O... | To answer your question directly, this action (`Click to resume...`) is triggered by a buffer overflow of the Marlin firmware that is caused by the repetitive sending of `M105` command by Ultimaker Cura (without checking the result).
This problem is a [reported problem](https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura/issues/3994) a... |
7,264 | <p>I have what I thought would be a simple question.</p>
<p>I don't have an auto leveling probe, I do my leveling manually with 4 screws and a piece of paper (I measured the thickness to 0.1 mm).</p>
<p>For the longest time I would have trouble with the first layer, sometimes having to give the bed screws a quar... | [
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I don't have an auto leveling probe, I do my leveling manually with 4 screws and a piece of paper (I measured the thickness to 0.1 mm).
For the longest time I would have trouble with the first layer, sometimes having to give the bed screws a quarter turn to bring the ... | It is preferred to get the distance correct by hardware changes (leveling screws). But it is possible to do it with software. You can not only change the Z offset in the slicer or in the configuration of Marlin, but also with G-code commands.
The "paper drag" method is perfect for determining the correct Z level. Onc... |
7,334 | <p>As moving the endstop upwards reduces the range of the z-axis, I was wondering whether it reduces the maximum height of the printable object, by the distance the endstop was moved. Or is this somehow (to a certain extent) beeing counterbalanced?</p>
<p>(Follow-up question of <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchang... | [
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"text": "<p>If you move up the end stop such that it raises the nozzle with respect to the build platform you lose height, so b... | 2018/10/30 | [
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(Follow-up question of [this](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questi... | If you move up the end stop such that it raises the nozzle with respect to the build platform you lose height, so basically the answer is yes. But, as seen in your referenced question, your nozzle location is determined by the mechanical layout of the printer and the end stop had to be raised in order to print at all. ... |
7,355 | <p>I am modifying some Slic3r config parameters and comparing the results. How can I have two instances (or equivalent: I would like to see two model windows with their associated configuration screens) of Slic3r at the same time? I'm on OS X, but if there is a generic (e.g. within Slic3r) solution that will be prefe... | [
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"text": "<p>From a terminal window, run the command</p>\n\n<pre><code>open -n -a slic3r\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Each time ... | 2018/11/05 | [
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open -n -a slic3r
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Each time the command is executed, a new instance of Slic3r is created.
As per Carl's note, keep in mind that both instances of Slic3r will be sharing the same configuration files, so it will be safest not to save configuration changes while both are... |
7,372 | <p>I started using rafts more often, to get better results with complex or fragile parts, but my Ender 3 consistently under-extrudes the initial outside line of the raft (for the first inch or two, where extrusion starts). </p>
<p>It is often very thin and does not adhere. This often leads to problems with the followi... | [
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It is often very thin and does not adhere. This often leads to problems with the following pattern... | The latest update to Cura (3.6.0 at time of writing) added a printer configuration specifically for the Ender 3.
The `Start G-code` script now includes the following:
-----------------------------------------------------
```
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
G28 ; Home all axes
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
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7,376 | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/rtG5C.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/rtG5C.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a>
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I'm getting some slight pooling on the end of straight lines on my Ender-3
Is this due to over extrudi... | The latest update to Cura (3.6.0 at time of writing) added a printer configuration specifically for the Ender 3.
The `Start G-code` script now includes the following:
-----------------------------------------------------
```
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
G28 ; Home all axes
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Mo... |
7,412 | <p>When I adjust the probe offset to get the proper layer height and adhesion, one side is set right but the other doesn't work. If I decrease the probe offset (say -1.100 to -1.050) the right side seems to print better; if I increase the probe offset (-1.050 to -1.125) the left side will adhere to the plate properly.<... | [
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] | When I adjust the probe offset to get the proper layer height and adhesion, one side is set right but the other doesn't work. If I decrease the probe offset (say -1.100 to -1.050) the right side seems to print better; if I increase the probe offset (-1.050 to -1.125) the left side will adhere to the plate properly.
Be... | I have had exactly the same experiences as you did with a inductive sensor on a Prusa i3 clone. It looks as though the bed leveling is not executed, or the level/mesh tilted. Please do note that automatic bed leveling is ***not magic***, you still need to provide a ***build platform as level (and flat) as possible***. ... |
7,417 | <p>I am trying to add the line</p>
<blockquote>
<p>G4 P4000 G1 F4000 E-50</p>
</blockquote>
<p>to pause and retract the print in order for the printed line to dry (printing in mid air vertically). Does the above code work or should i skip lines or does it not matter at all?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>G4 P4000<br>
G1 ... | [
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> G4 P4000 G1 F4000 E-50
>
>
>
to pause and retract the print in order for the printed line to dry (printing in mid air vertically). Does the above code work or should i skip lines or does it not matter at all?
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> G4 P4000
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> G1 F4000 E-50
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>
>
Would the following line d... | Yes, G-code is read line by line. G-code is a numerical control programming language. It basically instructs the machine sequentially line by line to do a specific task. The printer than executes the lines one by one until it reaches the end.
If you instruct the printer to wait (`G4` dwell), it will do the wait/dwell ... |
7,455 | <p>In a <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/5604/how-to-re-program-prusa-firmware-to-accept-a-taller-z-axis">previous question</a>, I have modified the Z-axis-height of my Prusa Mk3 from 250 mm to 350 mm.</p>
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Prior to the MMU2 upgrade, I changed the code in my printer to accept the new height the following way: I ch... | Basically, the [answer](/a/5606/5740) on your [previous question](/questions/5604/how-to-re-program-prusa-firmware-to-accept-a-taller-z-axis) is still valid, but your specific questions will be addressed below.
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7,484 | <p>I have a small problem where plastic comes out of the nozzle while the printer is at a standstill (normally towards the end of heating the nozzle for a print), and whilst it moves from the line for clearing the nozzle on the left of the bed (Cura) before the actual print starts. This causes a slight problem where th... | [
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"text": "<p>This effect is called oozing. At the end of heating up the hot end, left filament becomes so liquid that it oozes ... | 2018/11/24 | [
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] | I have a small problem where plastic comes out of the nozzle while the printer is at a standstill (normally towards the end of heating the nozzle for a print), and whilst it moves from the line for clearing the nozzle on the left of the bed (Cura) before the actual print starts. This causes a slight problem where the f... | basics first
============
The viscosity of plastic is temperature dependent: the warmer it is, the lower it gets and thus the more "runny". The lower the viscosity is, the less force is needed to move it.
In printing, a pressure is applied to the filament from the extruder. Pressure is the force by area, thus for our... |
7,509 | <p>Here is the sequence of my Gcode, printed in mid-air:</p>
<pre><code>Print (E20)
Retract (E-20)
Dwell (G4 10,000)
Move away (E0)
Print (E20)
</code></pre>
<p>See the path on the printscreen below:
<a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/rbYqY.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/rbYqY.png"... | [
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```
Print (E20)
Retract (E-20)
Dwell (G4 10,000)
Move away (E0)
Print (E20)
```
See the path on the printscreen below:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rbYqY.png)
When the printer dwells it oozes. H... | Since you retracted the filament (very far), but stay at elevated temperature for almost 2 minutes, this must be left-over residue inside the nozzle/throat that is stuck to the wall that becomes liquid and oozes out of the nozzle because gravity pulls it downwards.
[This answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/... |
7,527 | <p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> I'm looking to change the steps per mm but I'm not sure what to set it to. Do I decide on a temperature and change the rate based on the percentage for that temp? Or is there a more general setting I can put it to? Or is there a different underlying problem here?</p>
<p>I'm running into an i... | [
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I'm running into an issue with my Ender 3 wh... | Obviously, your extrusion process is troubled by a lot of pressure. This can be seen from the extensive experiment you conducted with PLA extrusion at different temperatures. Please do note that 230 °C is considered pretty high for PLA! Usually it should be in the range of [185 - 205 °C](https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/3d... |
7,610 | <p>Earlier today I successfully completed a small print (less than 1 hour) on our Tevo Tarantula. When it came time to print the next one, I started preheating for PLA and got an "E1 Thermal Runaway" error. I replaced the heating element with a backup and got no error on preheat.</p>
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With an estimated 5+ hrs printing time, t... | 1 PID Tune
==========
Changing the thermosensor or the heater cartridge is a big change in the system: each of these items has internal errors differing them from each other item. If your thermosensor has a different standard resistance by a small way than the one before, if the resistance of the cartridge is differen... |
7,667 | <p>I'm setting up my first 3D Printer, a Prusa i3 MK2 clone.
When I try to heat the bed, nothing happens. Then Marlin throws this error after a while: </p>
<pre><code>Bed Heating Failed
PRINTER HALTED
Please reset
</code></pre>
<p>In Pronterface I see this in the console:</p>
<pre><code>Error:Heating failed, syste... | [
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When I try to heat the bed, nothing happens. Then Marlin throws this error after a while:
```
Bed Heating Failed
PRINTER HALTED
Please reset
```
In Pronterface I see this in the console:
```
Error:Heating failed, system stopped! Heater_ID: bed
[ERROR] Erro... | If you are sure that PID is enabled (and not using bang-bang heating, as this gives a very similar heating profile) and did not fix the fluctuations, the best guess for this phenomenon is that the printer board has incorrect capacitors installed on the printer board. This is not very uncommon and can be found on the in... |
7,676 | <p>Where is the correct Marlin firmware file and location to add code that I want to shop up in the LCD menu of my printer, and then execute the function I write when the button is pressed?</p>
<p>For example I want to add a menu item that says "Preheat Custom" that is in the same menu as "preheat PLA" and "preheat AB... | [
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For example I want to add a menu item that says "Preheat Custom" that is in the same menu as "preheat PLA" and "preheat ABS" and the... | The answer to your question (baring in mind that the question is raised for Marlin 1.1.9) is the file [ultralcd.cpp](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x/Marlin/ultralcd.cpp). Nowadays, you can also enable extra option through the [Configuration\_adv.h](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x... |
7,745 | <p>Before the print has actually started I have set up Auto Bed Leveling using a BLTouch sensor, during the period that this runs I find that material leaks out of the nozzle and curls back onto itself and by the time it finishes it is substantial enough to cause problems when the nozzle is primed drawing the line to ... | [
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```
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Extruder temperature
M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Heat ... |
7,746 | <p>I have a 3D printer at home, the Colido Compact, and for some reason when I 3D print big flat surfaces a really weird thing happens. I'm using some PLA from Colido too I think</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/QOMPF.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="Weeeird surface artefacts"><img src="https://i.stack.i... | [
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QOMPF.jpg "Weeeird su... | The oozing is due to hot-end getting hot before the bed leveling procedure: if you move the hot-end warm up command **after** the `G29` line you avoid that oozing
```
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Extruder temperature
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7,754 | <p>I printed out this calibration shape from <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2656594" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Thingiverse</a> with an unexpectedly catastrophic failure. It looks like there are <em>a lot</em> of things wrong here.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/V7QlZ.jpg" alt="Front View">
<im... | [
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I used the `Normal` profi... | The oozing is due to hot-end getting hot before the bed leveling procedure: if you move the hot-end warm up command **after** the `G29` line you avoid that oozing
```
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Extruder temperature
M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Heat ... |
7,847 | <p>I dont want the part cooling fan on during preheat, especially when I'm only heating the bed, it is just unnecessarily loud and serves no purpose at that time.</p>
<p>However when I set <code>PREHEAT_1_FAN_SPEED</code> to 0 it has no effect, the fan still spins at full speed as soon as I preheat either the hotend o... | [
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However when I set `PREHEAT_1_FAN_SPEED` to 0 it has no effect, the fan still spins at full speed as soon as I preheat either the hotend or the bed.
So why is... | Apparently, I forgot a critical step:
While I have completely reconfigured the LCD menus, setup custom 25-point mesh leveling, changed a bunch of other numerical values, and flashed the firmware dozens of times, certain values will never be updated unless you remember to **initialize the EEPROM** after the flash!
Ho... |
7,931 | <p>Today I was printing some parts and I got these burn marks at the corners:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/D8b3n.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/D8b3n.jpg" alt="1"></a></p>
<p>This is the first time I see this on this printer (Anycubic I3 Mega). I was using more or less... | [
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/D8b3n.jpg)
This is the first time I see this on this printer (Anycubic I3 Mega). I was using more or less the same settings (in Cura) as always, although I was using a new r... | In addition to [this answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/7933/5740) which addresses ***what*** is actually the cause (*but doesn't explain where the burnt corners come from*), I've added some information ***why*** this is showing burnt corners.
You are printing PLA at a too high of a temperature and do not ... |
7,971 | <p>I understand how slicer programs create sets of closed-loop polygons to print on a layer-by-layer basis. For a given closed loop polygon which needs to be printed, the tool path generator will know the coordinates and how those coordinates are connected to each other, such that traversing a set of segments in that ... | [
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I went to the literature and directly to the source code in Cura to find the answer. In the academic article "[Identifying the Directions of a Set of 2D Contours fo... |
7,975 | <p>I want to print this <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2213410" rel="nofollow noreferrer">heat tower calibration test</a>.</p>
<p>The instructions say to change the temperature every 25 layers. It also tells me to use G-Code command <code>M104 Sxxx</code></p>
<p>First, is there a way to specify this comma... | [
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The instructions say to change the temperature every 25 layers. It also tells me to use G-Code command `M104 Sxxx`
First, is there a way to specify this command using Ultimaker Cura?
If not, how do I do so in the G-code fi... | Every time you see a Z movement that matches the layer height (eg. 0.20 mm) you can assume that is the end/start of one "layer".
It should have a line like:
```
;Layer count: 17
;LAYER:0. ; mine has this as the first layer
M107
G0 F2400 X67.175 Y61.730 Z0.250. ; moves to Z0.250 mm for the first layer, with layer thi... |
7,981 | <p>I flashed the TH3D unified firmware (R2.7) yesterday and so far everything works. I printed the 20 mm cube using the same G-code file I used for my very first print ever. However, with TH3D firmware I noticed that the print head was ridiculously fast compared to the previous firmware. The new cube has layer shi... | [
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The current settings can be retrieved using the M503 command, which should return the values from the eeprom:
```
Maximum Acceleration (units/s2):
M201 X1000 ... |
8,139 | <p>I just completed my first print on my Ender-3 and when the print finalized itself the nozzle didn't elevate itself to clear away from the piece. I watched as the nozzle slowly lowered itself into my print and destroy it. Here is the gcode generated by Slic3r used:</p>
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; Filament-specific end gcode
G4 ; wait
M... | [
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"text": "<p>Your print end code should have read something akin to this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>; Filament sy end gcode\nG4 ; wait\... | 2019/02/02 | [
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] | I just completed my first print on my Ender-3 and when the print finalized itself the nozzle didn't elevate itself to clear away from the piece. I watched as the nozzle slowly lowered itself into my print and destroy it. Here is the gcode generated by Slic3r used:
```
; Filament-specific end gcode
G4 ; wait
M221 S100... | You are using **incorrect commands** in your end-code for the **incorrect tool** with respect to the print head raise.
Slic3r has no knowledge of the maximum printer height (as in variable `max_print_height`) because there is **no input field to specify this**, as can be seen in this partial screenshot:
[![Slic3r pri... |
8,149 | <p>OpenSCAD has <code>rotate</code> function which rotates the body around its origin axis.</p>
<p>Is there a way to specify an arbitrary axis?</p>
<p>For example, this rotates a cylinder around its center:</p>
<pre><code>rotate(a=[90,0,0]) {
cylinder(h=10,r1=10,r2=10);
}
</code></pre>
<p>How to make it rotate ar... | [
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Is there a way to specify an arbitrary axis?
For example, this rotates a cylinder around its center:
```
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cylinder(h=10,r1=10,r2=10);
}
```
How to make it rotate around its edge? | `rotate()` always rotates around the origin of the object following it.
What you can do is to move your cylinder *away* from the origin, like this:
```
rotate(a=[90,0,0]) {
translate([0,10,0]) cylinder(h=10,r1=10,r2=10);
}
``` |
8,180 | <p>I have a Creatorbot 3D printer made by 3D PrinterWorks. Their website appears to be down, as well as their Facebook page. To me it appears they are no longer around.</p>
<p>I've installed Slic3r as 3D PrinterWorks has recommended in the handbook but cannot download the settings for this from the 3D PrinterWorks we... | [
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I've installed Slic3r as 3D PrinterWorks has recommended in the handbook but cannot download the settings for this from the 3D PrinterWorks website, sinc... | Looks like 3dprinterworks.net went down sometime after March 2018 and 3dprinterworks.com went down in January 2019. Luckily the Wayback Machine still has the [machine's specs](https://web.archive.org/web/20161209084908/https://www.3dprinterworks.com/products/creatorbot-3d-pro-series-ii).
Here is the instructions for e... |
8,184 | <p>I have a Monoprice Maker Select Plus, currently using Ultimaker Cura 3.6.0 with the default settings for a Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus. Right now when a print finishes, the bed retreats towards the back of the machine. I'd rather present the bed forward for easier part removal.</p>
<p>Here is my ending G-Code:</p>
<... | [
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Here is my ending G-Code:
```
M104 S0 ... | Note that [this reference](https://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#G28:_Move_to_Origin_.28Home.29) states that:
>
> Because the behavior of `G28` is unspecified, it is recommended **not** to automatically include `G28` in your **ending GCode**. On a Cartesian this will result in damaging the printed object. If you need to mov... |
8,242 | <p>I don't understand what's wrong with my G-code. I have set the printing temperature to 195 °C but when I try to print, the target temperature is always 0 °C and printing never starts.</p>
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hkB6E.jpg)
I have tried changing mate... | I got the same problem today and after a lot of troubleshooting (following the answers here) I found out that the **issue was the connection to the hotbed**. After I clean out the connection to the hotbed the printer started working as usual. The debugging logic was that **the printer heats up the hotbed *before* setti... |
8,266 | <p>Octoprint warns me that the objects do not fit into the print volume. I noticed that this happens after a power-off cycle. Since I was overly anxious until today, I always uploaded the GCode file again and it didn't complain any more.</p>
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Of course, always uploading the files again is also error prone. So today I gave it ... | That's the purging that Slic3r PE adds, the broad line of filament at the edge of the sheet. That is outside the official print volume, which triggers this error.
The G-Code generated by Slic3r PE at the start of the file contains the following lines:
```
G1 Y-3.0 F1000.0 ; go outside print area
G92 E0.0
G1 X60.0 E9.... |
8,271 | <p>When double-probing, sometimes the BLTouch will hit the bed before the z-axis goes down:</p>
<ol>
<li>The BLTouch deploys </li>
<li>The bed goes up</li>
<li>The sensor triggers</li>
<li>The BLTouch stows</li>
<li>The BLTouch deploys and crashes the bed before the z-axis goes down for the second probe</li>
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<p... | [
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4. The BLTouch stows
5. The BLTouch deploys and crashes the bed before the z-axis goes down for the second probe
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Second, check the pins files to make sure you put it in the correct pins. Black and White probe pin might need to go to Z-min or probe pin depending on. Make sure to check that.
Third, add "BLTOUCH delay". It might be triggering too slow... |
8,301 | <p>First, I'm using Linux Mint 18.3 (Sylvia). Until now, I've been using OpenSCAD with the GUI and never experienced issues. Now I try to start OpenSCAD from the command line, but it always opens an empty file, even if a file with the specified name exists. </p>
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Since I have a rather big script, I'd like to generate the STL'... | I could finally solve the issue. Calling `openscad` from command line with parameters does NOT work with the AppImage I used. It works fine with a "standard" installation, though.
Thanks for your support. |
8,334 | <p>I have an issue with my Anet A8 printer and how it interlocks with Ultimaker Cura. </p>
<p>I want to print this file named <code>Loki_hörner_v2.stl</code>and Cura slices it fine, but when it comes to printing all the preheat happens, but then it stops, not going on at all. What might be wrong here?</p>
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I want to print this file named `Loki_hörner_v2.stl`and Cura slices it fine, but when it comes to printing all the preheat happens, but then it stops, not going on at all. What might be wrong here? | Special characters like `Ä` `Ö` or `Ü` in the stl-filename resulted in Ultimaker Cura creating a comment of the filename in the g-code that read like
```
;MESH:Loki_hörner_v2.stl
```
This apparently could not be parsed by the Anet A8, leading to an error and halt. |
8,466 | <p>What is Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) and why should I enable it?</p>
<p>How does one do so in Marlin?</p>
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How does one do so in Marlin? | What is TRP and how does it work?
=================================
Thermal runaway protection is basically self-explaining; it is protection against the temperature getting out of control. Essentially, the firmware checks whether the measured output of the thermistor (*What is a thermistor? A thermistor is basically ... |
8,729 | <p>I got a Tronxy X5S-400, I assembled it and when I power it on, I see on the screen one of the below images and gets stuck there.</p>
<p>Is the firmware broken? If yes, where can I get a <code>configuration.h</code> file?</p>
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Is the firmware broken? If yes, where can I get a `configuration.h` file?
I verified that the two buses between the screen and the mainboard are not loose or incorrectly connected.
[.
Next, the menu wasn't displayed correctly so I added, in th... |
9,867 | <p>I’m in the process of installing a BLTouch on a Velleman Vertex K8400. The board doesn’t have a dedicated servo pin, so I’ll assign one. No problem there.</p>
<p>The board only has a Z-min pin, so it’s my understanding that I’m supposed to unplug my Z-min cable and plug the BLTouch into the Z-min port.</p>
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The board only has a Z-min pin, so it’s my understanding that I’m supposed to unplug my Z-min cable and plug the BLTouch into the Z-min port.
My question is: "Can'... | ***Note***: The question has changed after posting this answer. This answer answered the previous question, but is now out-of-date with respect to how the question has changed; I'll update it later, as it is possible what is asked now.
---
You can change the Z-min and the Z-max pin assignment in Marlin Firmware in th... |
9,870 | <p>Sometimes I use a DIY 3D printer running Marlin firmware and I have a hard time to set my heat bed temperature. when I set it to 70 °C for PLA, after a few minutes it decreases to 67 °C and I see these error:</p>
<pre><code>READ: Error:Thermal Runaway, system stopped! Heater_ID: bed
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```
READ: Error:Thermal Runaway, system stopped! Heater_ID: bed
READ: Error:Printer halted. kill() called!
``... | I had a similar issue when printing with ABS, because my print cooling fan only activated once it got to a certain height above the bed. I'd say you need to do a PID tuning session, insulate the bottom of the bed better, and see if you can make sure your cooling fan doesn't blow air over the bed itself. |
9,956 | <p>I have a Tevo Tornado that I've outfitted with an official BL-Touch auto level sensor. I can see the bed probing run, and I can see the Z axis slowly adjust during x/y moves, so it's doing <em>something</em>. However, you can see that there appears to be a systematic tilt:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/... | [
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[.
This means that the level relies on the rigidity of the X-axis assembly, more specific the play on the guide wheels. Apparently the BL... |
10,010 | <p>I am using LightBurn to laser engrave on wood. I am just trying to print some letters. </p>
<p>In the softwares preview the output looks correct. The black part is where the laser should burn and the red part are traversal/scan lines
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In the softwares preview the output looks correct. The black part is where the laser should burn and the red part are traversal/scan lines
[](https://i.stack.imgur... | `M42` command is an immediate command. This means that it will run before the move GCode commands finish. This is exactly what I was facing.
This video has the walk-through of solving the issue:
Here is the relevant PDF it talks about: [The 2.8 watt, $100 Laser
Upgrade for MPCNC](https://www.v1engineering.com/wp-co... |
10,205 | <p>Given a 3D boolean array representing voxels, how can it be converted to a 3D-printer-ready file?</p>
<p>The end-goal I would like to achieve is to print the 3D shape that the numpy array represents (<code>True</code> coding for <em>fill this voxel</em>, <code>False</code> for <em>leave it empty</em>).</p>
<p>For ... | [
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The end-goal I would like to achieve is to print the 3D shape that the numpy array represents (`True` coding for *fill this voxel*, `False` for *leave it empty*).
For example, the array
```
[
[
[T, T, T],
... | I agree with the use of OpenSCAD, but since it is difficult to program in OpenSCAD, I would use [SolidPython](https://github.com/SolidCode/SolidPython), which is a front end for OpenSCAD with the full programming capability of Python.
In the alternative, you could use any programming language to decode your arrays and... |
10,371 | <p>I've recently purchased a Makerbot Replicator Dual clone made by CTC. I'm in the process of upgrading/adding a few parts to it, but noticed that I can't control or print via USB.</p>
<p>The machine prints perfectly from an SD card and I can see information in the terminal from the printer via USB in RepG and through... | [
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The machine prints perfectly from an SD card and I can see information in the terminal from the printer via USB in RepG and through OctoPrin... | You can find gcode information at the [RepRap wiki](https://reprap.org/wiki/G-code). The obvious other thing to try is `G1 X10` for a move.
Octoprint prints by sending the individual file's gcode one line at a time over USB. It appears that the firmware on your printer might not respond to any 'action' commands over g... |
10,483 | <p>When I am trying to print something on my home made 3D printer, I can print the first and second layer, then the Bowden extruder's gear starts slipping; it cannot push the filament anymore,the gear is turning but slipping; the filament cannot go forward.</p>
<p>I tried all configurations of the tightening screw of ... | [
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I tried all configurations of the tightening screw of the spring... | The PLA isn't advancing as fast as the gcode requires. Since you've already tried higher temperatures, try printing at half the speed (F value). If that works, try 3/4 of the original F value, etc., until you find the best feed rate at this temperature for your material, printer, and model. |
10,488 | <p>How can I write G-code for a triangle without sharp tips?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T0hpu.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="Example of required triangle"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T0hpu.jpg" alt="Example of required triangle" title="Example of required triangle"></a></p>
<p>I want to ... | [
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/T0hpu.jpg "Example of required triangle")
I want to generate the corners manually, rather than using a slicer to generate them, just... | First, convert the given measurements into a sketch...
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ivxIW.png)
G-code shenanigans
------------------
we actually have the printer do circles.. let's plot that out...
[.</p>
<p>On my Lulzbot Mini there is a diffe... | [
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] | So I am really fed up with inductive probes. The one I am using keeps getting shifted slightly every time I switch nozzles or run an oozy print. That means I have to autolevel again, then manually set a Z-offset (as I would have anyway if I didn't have an inductive probe).
On my Lulzbot Mini there is a different scena... | Edit: i recommend using some conductive felt
The top of the aluminum bed is not conductive, but the sides of it are. You can re-create the Lulzbot Mini endstop set-up by connecting the Z-stop ground to the side of the aluminum bed, then using binder clips and nickels as the "washers". In my case I had to use quarters ... |
10,622 | <p>With Ender 3 is there a way to configure printer extruder to go all way up when the printing finishes?</p>
<p>Or even with the Ultimaker Cura software?</p>
<p>I want this, because i'm going to put a switch on the top of the printer that will switch it off when the printer finishes (if i can make the arm with the e... | [
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Or even with the Ultimaker Cura software?
I want this, because i'm going to put a switch on the top of the printer that will switch it off when the printer finishes (if i can make the arm with the extruder go all th... | The most safe way to move the printer up to the maximum print height is to use a concept known as "**keywords**" (sort of constants that are filled by the correct value when slicing) in Ultimaker Cura, certainly if you have multiple printers with different print area sizes.
To use these keywords, just add these in bet... |
10,638 | <p>When making a cylinder, sometimes I need to only take a pie slice. I'm currently using <a href="http://forum.openscad.org/Creating-pie-pizza-slice-shape-need-a-dynamic-length-array-tp3148p3149.html" rel="noreferrer">this</a> neat trick to make pie slices for angles under 90 degrees. However, I have need of a few ang... | [
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```
module pieSlice(a, r, h){
// a:angle, r:radius, h:height
rotate_extrude(angle=a) square([r,h]);
}
pieSlice(110,20,3);
``` |
10,647 | <p>I'd like to add an extra motor to my board and I'm not sure where I went wrong. The motor will be used to spin a rotating wheel/carriage of potential hot ends to switch to. Because it's just a motor it doesn't need a heatrod or a temperature sensor. </p>
<p>I had just a MKS_BASE 1.0 board, so I purchased a RAMPS 1.... | [
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I had just a MKS\_BASE 1.0 board, so I purchased a RAMPS 1.4 board f... | * I got it to work using a CNC shield. Still haven't figured out the RAMPS 1.4 board.
* It doesn't work using D1 and D2 inside Aux-1 because they are used in serial communication to an LCD. So every time you send a command over USB, they get clogged. I ended up using ports 4, 5, and 63 and it works perfectly (no pin ma... |
10,680 | <p>See the pictures below. I have a severe under extrusion when the printer starts the outer wall, which is resolved by the time it finishes the outer wall. It starts the layer in the same place every time, so it results in this vertical line, on one side of which is fine (where it finishes the layer) and the other sid... | [
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10,712 | <p>I want to build a 3D printer with a heating chamber of around 90 °C with build area 200x200x200 mm. I have never build a CoreXY system, so my design is currently an XY system with moving X motor (mounted on Y). Since it has a heating chamber I can't use normal stepper motor (there's a way, but I have to provide forc... | [
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* *Moving the steppers outside the heated build volume*
With 2 extra pulleys per stepper you can get the steppers outside the build volume.
[![CoreXY kinematics, steppers brought outside chamber... |
10,781 | <p>I recently bought a BigTreeTech SKR V1.3 and uncommented <code>REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER</code> and clicked the upload button but faced an error that says:</p>
<pre><code>Marlin\src\lcd\ultralcd.cpp:767:9: error: 'touch_buttons' was not declared in this scope
if (touch_buttons) {
^~~~~~~~~~~~~
M... | [
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```
Marlin\src\lcd\ultralcd.cpp:767:9: error: 'touch_buttons' was not declared in this scope
if (touch_buttons) {
^~~~~~~~~~~~~
Marlin\src\lcd\ultralcd.cp... | There is a temporary solution which I have found here, on the reprap forums, [Re: Upload to the board failed after LCD enabled](https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,857852,857876#msg-857876):
>
> An official fix has been posted. Grab the new ultralcd.cpp from [[github.com](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blo... |
10,820 | <p>I've tried to remix this model: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:90933" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:90933</a> (Bauhaus chess set) by scaling it down and inserting little magnet holes into the pieces' underside. My SCAD file looks as follows:</p>
<pre><code>difference() {
... | [
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```
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translate([ 6, 11 ,0]) cylinder(h=... | It is interesting that the WTH line and the next line both should remove a cylinder of the same diameter from the same location. Only the height is different.
It could be interesting to remove the first King/Queen line and see if there is a change.
Have you checked the STL file with another tool, other than OpenSCAD?... |
10,974 | <p>For the geometry I am making, I want to extrude each face individually along its normal.</p>
<p>This is a standard procedure in 3D modeling software like Blender; see Example 3 <a href="https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/7365/extrude-faces-along-local-normals">here</a>. </p>
<p>Is this possible in OpenSCA... | [
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This is a standard procedure in 3D modeling software like Blender; see Example 3 [here](https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/7365/extrude-faces-along-local-normals).
Is this possible in OpenSCAD? | Extruding faces is only possible on 2D polygons. From a 3D object you cannot capture the face and extrude it. To extrude "faces" you would need to define the shape of the face and extend it in the third dimension of your choice. This way a 3D shape is created that could be concatenated (joined using e.g. [`union`](http... |
11,007 | <p>I am having a few problems with my BLTouch. I have calibrated it several times using different methods and get the nozzle being 1.3 mm lower than the BLTouch pin so a Z offset of -1.3 mm. This works fine for auto homing, bed levelling and using code <code>G1 Z0</code> to lower to where needed. However when... | [
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A touch (or a inductive or capacitive) probe uses a trigger point to determine the distance... |
11,056 | <p>Often, the pre-generated G-code is enough for start and end. However, sometimes we want to have something different. In this case: how to generate an audible alert of something like 4 bleeps at the end of the print, after putting the printer into the end position and when the bed has reached a "safe" 30 °C?</p>
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* Wait for bed temperature being at 30 °C: `M190 R30`
* Play Bleep for 1/5th of a second: `M300 S440 P200`
* Wait for 1/5th of a second: `G4 P200`
That gives:
```
M190 R30
M140 S0
M300 S440 P200
G4 P200
M300 S440 P200
G4 P200
M300 S440 P200
G4 P200
M300 S440 P200
G4 P200
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Just fo... |
11,134 | <p>I recently installed a SKR 1.3 Board with a 3DTouch-Probe on my Creality Ender 3 Pro.
The probe works, <code>G29</code> does its magic, but:</p>
<p>If i issue a plain <code>G28</code>, the hotend first homes X and Y like before the Z-probe.
The probe is now next to, not above, the bed.
As the next step, the print... | [
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The probe works, `G29` does its magic, but:
If i issue a plain `G28`, the hotend first homes X and Y like before the Z-probe.
The probe is now next to, not above, the bed.
As the next step, the printer is supposed to home the Z-axi... | You need to enable the constant `Z_SAFE_HOMING` (like: `#define Z_SAFE_HOMING`) in your [printer configuration file](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x/Marlin/Configuration.h) (if you're using Marlin firmware that is). This will move the nozzle to the middle of the plate prior to lowering the nozzle by... |
11,145 | <p>My Alfawise EX8 (Anet A8 Clone) had an issue, so I flashed the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1ab6p2s8j61w6q/Marlin.rar?dl=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">firmware</a> provided on the GearBest page. After the flash the LCD is no longer doing anything and I can't really identify the LCD to confirm whether the corre... | [
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... | According to the [link to the fork of Marlin](https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1ab6p2s8j61w6q/Marlin.rar?dl=0) you need to be sure that a bootloader is present before flashing, see [pins\_MELZI\_WYH.h](https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1ab6p2s8j61w6q/Marlin.rar?dl=0&file_subpath=%2FMarlin%2Fpins_MELZI_WYH.h):
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11,186 | <p>I was trying to print parts for a small CD-ROM drive based plotter based on this thing <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3521286" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3521286</a></p>
<p>But as tolerances are very small and need to match the existing parts, I realized that my printed ... | [
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But as tolerances are very small and need to match the existing parts, I realized that my printed parts are actually a little bigger, I made a test with a part like this:
```
_ ... | [You are not taking into account die swell](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/6968/slicer-line-width-vs-extrusion-multiplier-for-layer-adhesion).
When printing with a 3D printer hot plastic is forced through a nozzle, which leads to the expansion of the material. The result is, that with 0.4 mm nozzle and... |
11,228 | <p>I'm working with an older MakerBot Replicator clone, actually a Flashforge Creator 1, with original Creator firmware.</p>
<ul>
<li>I'm able to design objects, using Solidworks, and exporting the file as xxx.stl (ascii)</li>
<li>Then I use Slic3r to generate tool paths with output as xxx.gcode</li>
<li>finally, I use... | [
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* I'm able to design objects, using Solidworks, and exporting the file as xxx.stl (ascii)
* Then I use Slic3r to generate tool paths with output as xxx.gcode
* finally, I use [GPX UI](https://markwal.g... | So it turns out there are elements from each of the previous answers that make sense here, but its not a clear picture. I've spent a whole lot of time trying to make sense of this. I also upgraded my firmware to [Sailfish.](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32084)
For the MakerBot Replicator (or FastForge Creator) fa... |
11,239 | <p>My recently installed BLTouch probe regularly fails to perform ABL properly. There seem to be 3-4 failure modes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Probe manages some points but fails partway through, with a "probing failed" message on the LCD screen, rendering it necessary to power-cycle the printer</li>
<li>Probe deploys on some poin... | [
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1. Probe manages some points but fails partway through, with a "probing failed" message on the LCD screen, rendering it necessary to power-cycle the printer
2. Probe deploys on some point, then stows itself... | So it turns out there are elements from each of the previous answers that make sense here, but its not a clear picture. I've spent a whole lot of time trying to make sense of this. I also upgraded my firmware to [Sailfish.](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32084)
For the MakerBot Replicator (or FastForge Creator) fa... |
11,261 | <p>I have built a 3D printer with Marlin bugfix-2.0.x forked from github.</p>
<p>I am attempting to set the default value for junction deviation so that I don't have to change it through the printer's screen/interface every time I power cycle the printer, but what I thought would set it properly isn't doing the trick.... | [
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I am attempting to set the default value for junction deviation so that I don't have to change it through the printer's screen/interface every time I power cycle the printer, but what I thought would set it properly isn't doing the trick.
My thoug... | I've bought an SKR Pro V1.1 which is suffering from the same problem. It has actually to do with a shortcoming or design flaw (of the "HAL" or "Hardware Abstraction Layer" addressing of SPI devices) of Marlin and access to the SD card; I [quote](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/pull/16260):
>
> The problem: O... |
11,300 | <p>I recently got a Creality Ender-3, and tried printing a few things for some tests. I’ve printed a cube and just printed a cylindrical tube today, and I notice each time, it adds this random line on the left and a sort of outline around the actual print. Neither of these were there in my Cura file, but they’re always... | [
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Left ... |
11,435 | <p>I have an Anet A8 with the Anet 1.7 board, Skynet3d v2.3.2, and the stock sensor. I originally had this configuration with the stock extruder, but recently purchased an E3D v6 clone with a Bowden extruder. After installing a new bracket I had printed (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2099577" rel="nofollow... | [
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"text": "<p>If you have done major revisions to the printhead by changing to another carriage, it could be that the nozzle in ... | 2019/11/27 | [
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So, have you made sure that the new carriage has the appropriate values so that the nozzle is at (0, 0) when commanded to that positio... |
11,472 | <p>The heated bed output on my printer recently stopped working. I have an output for a second hotend. How can I reprogram this output as a heated bed output? The board is a <a href="http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/GT2560" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Geeetech GT2560 rev A+</a>.</p>
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---
To fix this in the firmware, this requires an upload of newly configured firmware to the board. See e.g. question: "[How to upload firmware to reprap printe... |
11,673 | <p>I'm having a problem getting a clean first layer on an Ender 3 with BLTouch auto bed leveling. Thickness seems to fluctuate all over the bed, but in a consistent (repeatable) way. Here's my attempt to print a <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187071" rel="nofollow noreferrer">single layer 5 square bed cali... | [
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[.
Z-axis motion is driven by a single stepper motor on the left side, so the rollers have to be just the right amount of tight to keep the right side in sync. If the rig... |
11,684 | <p>I have just upgraded my board to TH3D's <a href="https://www.th3dstudio.com/product/ezboard-lite/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">EZBoard Lite</a> with their <a href="https://www.th3dstudio.com/knowledgebase/ezboard-installation-guide/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Unified Firmware (U2.R1.15)</a> and whilst dialling in all ... | [
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In G-code
---------
You don't necessarily need to do that in firmware, TH3D is based on Marlin firmware and is just a monolithic implementation for most popular printers and boards that helps novice users to easily configure their printer, but in the meantime it hides other op... |
11,710 | <p>I am using Cura for slicing, and OctoPrint for the actual printing.</p>
<p>On small pieces with roughly one square cm of surface area prints over about 6 mm have a risk of coming off at 60 °C.</p>
<p>In fact, I have had to use 71 °C so it stick properly. However, I don't want the print bed ... | [
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On small pieces with roughly one square cm of surface area prints over about 6 mm have a risk of coming off at 60 °C.
In fact, I have had to use 71 °C so it stick properly. However, I don't want the print bed that hot all the time. I would like to tr... | **The actual problem you are facing is bed adhesion**, the proposed solution (in your question) shouldn't be the preferred solution to get your parts to stick to the plate/glass as plastic shrinks as it cools down. Note that a 5 °C temperature drop after the first layer usually isn't a problem, but larger temperature d... |
11,859 | <p>This is my first time asking for some help on here and I have Googled, but only found a few reference to this issue. I know I am doing something dumb but I have no clue what it is. </p>
<p>I get an unknown motherboard error every time I try to setup my MKS GEN L. At first I found that in the <code>boards.h</code> f... | [
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I get an unknown motherboard error every time I try to setup my MKS GEN L. At first I found that in the `boards.h` file there was no refe... | As explained in the [answer by @towe](/a/11866/), you are using an older version of the configuration file, it appears that you aren't using the latest sources from the 1.1.x and the 2.0.x trees.
In addition to the answer, the MKS GEN L is basically a RAMPS board with RAMPS pin layout except for a few pins. The board ... |
11,984 | <p>I'm using firmware Marlin 2.0.3 on an Anet A8 printer. I'm using a Roko SN04-N NPN bed leveller. I've managed to set up 3 points bed levelling but I wanted to try the bilinear levelling.</p>
<p>Issue is, the sensor goes out of the aluminum bed ever so slightly during levelling, resulting in the printing head crashi... | [
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Issue is, the sensor goes out of the aluminum bed ever so slightly during levelling, resulting in the printing head crashing on the ... | If you have managed to setup 3-point levelling, you should be able to enable bi-linear levelling in the firmware.
From the [configuration.h](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Configurations/blob/master/config/default/Configuration.h) file for Marlin firmware you can find the following options:
```
/**
* Choose one ... |
12,098 | <p>I made a custom printer with RAMPS. I used Y-MIN endstop at beginning. After few prints I discovered that Y-axis was inverted (mirrored).</p>
<p>I fixed Marlin firmware and now I have:</p>
<pre><code>#define Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING true
#define INVERT_Y_DIR false
#define Y_HOME_DIR 1
#define USE_YMAX_PLUG
</code><... | [
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I fixed Marlin firmware and now I have:
```
#define Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING true
#define INVERT_Y_DIR false
#define Y_HOME_DIR 1
#define USE_YMAX_PLUG
```
I also connected the Y-... | This [blog post](https://www.everybitelectronics.co.uk/blog/3d-printer-error-prints-reversed/) shows 3 main solutions:
1. Flipping the motor cables (As suggested in the other answer)
2. Switching the x and y-axis:
This may switch the direction of your y-axis depending on the way your printer is setup)
3. Change the di... |
12,168 | <p>We are using the Board SKR 1.3 with the following pins:</p>
<pre><code>/**
* Trinamic Stallguard pins
*/
#define X_DIAG_PIN P1_29 // X-
#define Y_DIAG_PIN P1_27 // Y-
#define Z_DIAG_PIN P1_25 // Z-
#define E0_DIAG_PIN P1_28 // X+
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Erm I extruder with two temperature zones, hmmm buy ... |
12,171 | <p>In my custom printer I have probe and nozzle at same height and configured Marlin this way:</p>
<pre><code>#define NOZZLE_TO_PROBE_OFFSET { 43, -20, 0 }
</code></pre>
<p>On the bed I've a 2 mm glass. How I need to change the configuration? Do I need to act adding a positive Z offset? like this?</p>
<pre><cod... | [
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```
On the bed I've a 2 mm glass. How I need to change the configuration? Do I need to act adding a positive Z offset? like this?
```
#define NOZZLE_TO_PROBE_OFFSET { 43, -20... | You can define the probe offset (or better the trigger point to bed level distance) in the array definition of `NOZZLE_TO_PROBE_OFFSET`, but it is not the usual and logical place to do that. Instead you position the probe higher than the nozzle and define the offset later when calibrating the bed level. A positive valu... |
12,188 | <p>I notice that if I print from Cura without preheating the printer, it will first raise the bed temperature and then raise the extruder temperature. The G-code it generates is:</p>
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M105 ; report temperatures
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```
M140 S55 ; set bed temperature to 55 C
M105 ; report temperatures
M190 S55 ; wait for bed temperature to reach 55 C
M104 S2... | This can be achieved with start G-code adaptations, this requires no software changes. Cura, and most slicers, have the ability to use placeholders (basically variables or maybe better: constants). These placeholders are substituted with the correct value upon slicing.
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12,191 | <p>I'm using a 200x200 mm PCB Mk2B which connects to the MOSFET of the D8 pin on a RAMPS 1.4 shield. I used 12 V power source for heat bed so I connected positive to pin 1 and negative to both pin 2 & 3 of the bed. Heat bed worked properly. But the wires that connects power source to power supply pin on R... | [
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To sequentially heat the bed and hotend you would... |
12,201 | <p>I have an Ender 3 and I have a problem with auto home. I use auto home and then level the bed with the wheels beneath the bed. I then start a print and the first layer is well above the bed. Perhaps about a millimeter. If I stop the print at this point and level the bed so that the first layer prints the normal pape... | [
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1. Your starting G-code has some code in it that’s making it think that you want to treat a few layers up as `Z0`. If I were you I would minimize the start G-code until you get this sorted out. A quick fix would Be to add the following code to the end o... |
13,382 | <p>I've already asked this question somewhere else but unfortunately I had little luck.</p>
<p>So... my Ender 3 Pro extruder just started skipping steps, as in the gears (and the gear pinion) will rotate but the filament won't flow. It all started when I changed PLA filament to a new roll; I thought it might have been... | [
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So... my Ender 3 Pro extruder just started skipping steps, as in the gears (and the gear pinion) will rotate but the filament won't flow. It all started when I changed PLA filament to a new roll; I thought it might have been the roll ... | So, after some day of yelling and disassembling, I figured out what was the issue. As many were suggesting, I indeed had an issue with the tubing lifting from the nozzle. it was lifting, so PLA was slowly infiltrating where it wasn't supposed to be to the point it created a blockage, resulting in skipping.
However, no... |
13,614 | <p>My printer is ignoring the "Z offset" setting in Cura and the "Bed Z" stored in the printer LCD settings? It has been working before but after a firmware update of my printer, it doesn't work. Even after flashing the previous firmware back "Bed Z" changes no longer affect anything. No m... | [
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----------------
Z offset in Cura is nothing more than an additional increase/decrease in height calculated throughout the whole file. This does require the installment of a plugin from the Ultimaker Cura "Marketplace" called "Z Offset Setting" by developer "fieldOfView". This should work (if not, thi... |
13,667 | <p>Hoping to get some help with something I'm trying to accomplish. Unfortunately, due to my being a noob with 3D modeling in general, I'm coming here for hopefully more direct help.</p>
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Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.13541 (Git)
Build type: R... | [
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"text": "<p>In terms of Cura's model for showing overhangs, I'm nearly sure it's just the ratio - ris... | 2020/05/15 | [
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```
Env. Details: OS: Windows 10
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.17.13541 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch:... | A wide line works if there is something below it to squeeze the filament against, but if you don't have a full layer below it, it will stay thinner and it will droop. I would not use extreme ratios on overhangs. Still, do a parametric test: a overhang tower (a compact one) at different line widths and layer heights. If... |
13,705 | <p><a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/3586/adding-custom-m-codes-to-marlin">Adding custom M Codes to Marlin</a> doesn't work for Marlin 2.0</p>
<p>How would one go about adding custom G codes or M Codes to Marlin 2.0? The Marlin_main.cpp file does not exist. </p>
<p>In general for Marlin 2.0, thi... | [
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How would one go about adding custom G codes or M Codes to Marlin 2.0? The Marlin\_main.cpp file does not exist.
In general for Marlin 2.0, things are organized better, b... | 0. Choose a code in the >10,000 in case new codes are added. But in this example I will choose 13
1. Navigate to 'src' folder of Marlin
2. Edit the file `gcode.cpp` around line 223 to have a new unused number. For example, this will create a new G code function for the label `G13`.
```
...
// Handle a known G, M, ... |
13,821 | <p>I have had issues with printing on my i3 MK3, especially when it came to the first layer. In March 2020, I have installed the Prusa Mesh Leveling plugin for Octoprint. With that plugin and a Nylock nut modification, I was able to reduce the bed variance from 0.6 mm down to 0.014 mm and prints were great. That took a... | [
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"text": "<p>You have found a bug in the OctoPrint plugin. As you noticed, not more than 20 graphs can be created/open at a ti... | 2020/06/06 | [
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It seems to be a bug in [\_\_init\_\_.py](https://github.com/PrusaOwners/OctoPrint-PrusaMeshMap/blob/master/octoprint_PrusaMeshMap/__init__.py) of OctoPrint-PrusaMeshMap (archived Github repositor... |
13,880 | <p>I installed a BLTouch bed leveling probe on my printer which uses Marlin 2.0.5.3.</p>
<p>Now the printer seems to be of two minds when it comes to finding the origin. Homing XY moves to the lower left as it always has, but homing Z moves not only to Z=0, but also to the center of the build plate. The printer knows ... | [
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Now the printer seems to be of two minds when it comes to finding the origin. Homing XY moves to the lower left as it always has, but homing Z moves not only to Z=0, but also to the center of the build plate. The printer knows this is (1... | This is a consequence of enabling `Z_SAFE_HOMING`:
>
> Z Safe Homing prevents Z from homing when the probe (or nozzle) is outside bed area by moving to a defined XY point (by default, the middle of the bed) before Z Homing when homing all axes with `G28`. As a side-effect, X and Y homing are required before Z homing.... |
14,741 | <p>I am trying to port Marlin to my Qidi Tech 1 printer which previously ran Sailfish 7.8. Everything worked fine on the old board, including the temperature sensors.</p>
<p>All cables except for power, LCD, and USB (for flashing) are disconnected. I am still very early on in testing and have yet to plug anything else ... | [
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"text": "<p>#define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS is for thermal runaway. When the temperature "should" be climbin... | 2020/11/07 | [
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All cables except for power, LCD, and USB (for flashing) are disconnected. I am still very early on in testing and have yet to plug anything else in.
When... | #define THERMAL\_PROTECTION\_HOTENDS is for thermal runaway. When the temperature "should" be climbing or falling at a predicable rate, or holding steady once at running temp.
#define HEATER\_0\_MAXTEMP defines the maximum temperature Marlin will allow the extruder to get to before initiating a shutdown. This is ALWAY... |
14,771 | <p>I bricked my Tevo Tarantula's controller board, and I've decided to just replace it rather than unbrick it because they are relatively cheap. I recently bought a new MKS GEN L v1.0 board, but I've been unable to flash new firmware onto it. Every time I go to upload the firmware, I get an error just as it begins to u... | [
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Your board is actually a **32-bit board**, and must therefore be flashed with Marlin 2.0, built for the 32-bi... |
14,892 | <p>I'm trying to subtract a polyhedron from a cube, but it is not working (the cube remains solid). However, I can see the cut-out poly in preview mode (but not after a full render).</p>
<p><strong>Preview</strong> -- poly cutout shows on the top (and bottom).</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zk1Z5.png" rel="n... | [
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**Preview** -- poly cutout shows on the top (and bottom).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zk1Z... | Usually when there's an overlap in two objects during a difference action, F6 render will resolve the problem. There's something more than that involved here, as reducing the height of the cube creates a non-manifold object from the difference. user R..'s answer has merit but is not going to solve the problem.
Isolati... |
14,900 | <p>Given a .SCAD file which contains some modules, how can I execute one of those modules from the command line?</p>
<p><strong>example.scad</strong></p>
<pre><code>module One() { ... }
module Two() { ... }
</code></pre>
<p><strong>render.sh</strong></p>
<pre><code>openscad -q -o one.stl --module One example.scad
</cod... | [
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**example.scad**
```
module One() { ... }
module Two() { ... }
```
**render.sh**
```
openscad -q -o one.stl --module One example.scad
```
Note that there is no `--module` option, but that is what I'm att... | The `openscad -D` option can actually include arbitrary code, not just variable definitions, so you can include a call to the module. You can even use `/dev/null` on Linux or NUL on Windows as the input file and have 100 % of your code in `-D` statements. |
15,084 | <p>I am planning to upgrade my printer with a second extruder. Since my printer is a Tronxy X8 it's frame is not exactly vibration resistant, so I'd like to keep the print head weight down. At the same time I really don't want a Bowden setup.</p>
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I came up with the idea of making a dual extruder driven only by a single stepp... | That is perfectly viable these days in Marlin firmware, there are options for setting this up using the configuration file, e.g.:
```
// :[0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
#define EXTRUDERS 1
...
...
...
// A dual extruder that uses a single stepper motor
//#define SWITCHING_EXTRUDER
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#defin... |
15,095 | <p>High temperature PTFE tape is rated up to 550°F, which is 288°C. I'm wondering if it would be useful for components on the hot end to prevent oozing. Has anyone tried it?</p>
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```
// :[0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
#define EXTRUDERS 1
...
...
...
// A dual extruder that uses a single stepper motor
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#if ENABLED(SWITCHING_EXTRUDER)
#defin... |
15,130 | <p>In OpenSCAD, I am trying to make a linear_extrude on a shape imported from an svg. The svg file contains multiple path. I would like to scale each path separately. I have tried the following code, but the whole import is considered a single shape resulting in the image below.</p>
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```
linear_extrude(height = 5, center = t... | Lame solution: creating stepped pyramid with offset. I realized that scale will not worked for motives with holes inside. Offset seems then more appropriate than scale for my application (creation of stamps)
It takes ages to render, but it could be enough for simple patterns. Any better solution are still welcome...
... |
15,228 | <p>I was able to connect my terminal program (Putty) to my 3D Printer (Creality Ender 3 Pro) and was able to send G-code commands to my printer and it obeys.</p>
<p>Now suppose I sent long command like</p>
<pre><code>G29 ; auto bed leveling
</code></pre>
<p>and it is still executing. Printer writes me</p>
<pre><code>ec... | [
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Now suppose I sent long command like
```
G29 ; auto bed leveling
```
and it is still executing. Printer writes me
```
echo:busy: processing
```
How to interru... | Photo interpretation: I understand that the image on the right presents the actual error: it happens on many layers, following the red "Starting Point" line (so above it on the photo). Interesting issue. Btw. which side of the print is the bottom (zero layer)? - I believe the left side, and the right side is the top of... |