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Extrusion problem, need help

Posted by cycloworx 
Extrusion problem, need help
July 13, 2015 05:49AM
Hi Sir,
Have just assembled a Kossel Mini.
Everythings well during the build up and begun doing a calibration spiral for a test print.
The first extrusion circle is ok but on the second circle its not extruding filament out of the nozzle.
Extrusion motor making knocking noise.
I tried to push the filament by hand and it extrude filament out of the nozzle and its ok.
I have attached 2 photos.
Did several bed leveling and still the same problem.

New to this hobby and need help.

Thanks
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Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 13, 2015 10:28AM
Levelling has nothing to do with the basic setup of the motors winking smiley
Either your filament has trouble being pushed through or the motor current on the driver board is set too low - which I suspect.
So carefully adjust the potentiometer for the extruder motor until the knocking is gone - check the temp for the motor while printing to make sure you did not go too high and it overheats.
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 14, 2015 06:40AM
Many thanks, can you let me know where I can adjust the potentiometer of the extruder?
Is it in the display or in the board?
I'm running Anduino 2560 + Ramps 1.4 with LCD display and Repetier Host.
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 14, 2015 07:26AM
Have found where it is and solved the problem.
Really appreciate your help Downunder35m.
Hope you can help more people like me
Cheers
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 14, 2015 08:18AM
Glad you got it sorted, enjoy printing in 3D! smiling smiley
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 16, 2015 05:07PM
how did you fix it
mine is doing the same
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 17, 2015 04:02PM
As said above: Set the motor current for the extruder properly - check your manual for this as I am not clairvoyant and have no idea what printer or electronics you use winking smiley
Re: Extrusion problem, need help
July 19, 2015 09:18AM
I adjusted the potentiometer like Downunder35m has said.
There is a small screw to adjust it.
I have attached a photo.
Mine solved the problem and hope this help
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