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I have created a quick dial test indicator holder that mounts on the extruder, it is the best way I have so far to check the movement. I run the program with an adjusted z level for the indicator and holder and take readings as the extruder head runs post to post. once you have the measurement ...

thanks again

thanks, I have checked level on the head with a dial indicator and done the z height ritual with a piece of paper just as I would on a CNC mill but I will check those again. I guess I should have added in the question the first time that when I disable the stepper and manually feed some filament it ...

Have had the Orion for about 2 weeks and now it refuses to print. if the part does stick, the machine after a short time goes into idle.

also seem to be having problems with the print head not extruding.

Hello,

I am a machinist in a cancer centre in Calgary alberta. looking forward to making parts for radiation therapy with the Orion.