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by RepRapRyan
Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Extruder stepper first test not working
Replies: 2
Views: 2239

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 ...
by RepRapRyan
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 ...
by RepRapRyan
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Slightly convex heated plate
Replies: 2
Views: 2580

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 ...
by RepRapRyan
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
by RepRapRyan
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
by RepRapRyan
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 ...
by RepRapRyan
Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Hello from Wisconsin!
Replies: 2
Views: 2524

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 ...

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