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- Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:06 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting
- Topic: Extruder stepper first test not working
- Replies: 2
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Re: Extruder stepper first test not working
Edit: when I connected the Z axis stepper to the extruder stepper port it was able to lower but didnt have enough torque to go up. Could it be something in the firmware possibly? Edit 2: I went ahead and changed the current supplied to the extruder from #define MOTOR_CURRENT {155,155,155,165,0} like ...
- Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:00 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting
- Topic: Extruder stepper first test not working
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2239
Extruder stepper first test not working
Hey everyone, Im having trouble with the extruder stepper not working. When I go to test extrude 10mm the motor simply hums. I tried switching the extruder stepper to the z axis to rule out the motor itself, and it works. Then I tried moving the z axis stepper to the extruder spot and that worked ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:49 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting
- Topic: Slightly convex heated plate
- Replies: 2
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Slightly convex heated plate
I just got to the portion of the build where you use the framing square to level and tighten the towers. I noticed that my heated plate is slightly convex (upside down bowl shaped) and I am thinking this might affect print quality down the road. I loosened the hot plate screws and it still seems to ...
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:25 pm
- Forum: Show us your machine!
- Topic: 5 hours in!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2914
5 hours in!
Hey everyone! I'm currently a little over 5 hours into my first Max V2 build, just thought I would share a couple photos
-Ryan

-Ryan
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:02 pm
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: What are the chances...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4198
Re: What are the chances...
I stand corrected! I saw a quick glimpse and assumed it was the Max V2. EIther way, it was pretty cool!
-Ryan
-Ryan
- Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:38 pm
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: What are the chances...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4198
What are the chances...
Sorry if you guys think this is stupid but I'll tell you a funny little story that happened today. To preface the story, I ordered a Max V2 earlier this week and I received it a few hours ago. :D :D :D I knew today was the day I would be getting the V2 kit in the mail and I couldnt help but think ...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:57 pm
- Forum: New Member introduction
- Topic: Hello from Wisconsin!
- Replies: 2
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Hello from Wisconsin!
Hey everyone! I just put an order in for a Max V2 and I already cant wait for it show up! I am student studying mechanical engineering about to start my 5th and final year. Naturally 3D printing and "tinkering" are HUGE interests of mine, so I think I found myself the right 3D printer :) My initial ...