Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 19, 2015 07:26PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 02:20AM |
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Yes. Try sending command M119 to check your endstop status. I'm betting the max stops are tripped. You can fix this in the config file by disabling the max ends tops or enabling the pull-up resistors.Quote
watlooazn
This is strange..
In manual control whenever I select the up direction for z axis, left for x and forward for y, no motors move. My motors only seem to move in the homing directions (all which are opposite to the directions I stated in the last sentence). Any tips?
Also, where can I find the test cube file, I think im ready for my first print (calibration almost done).
Also, do I just click load, and load the test cube file when I go into the repetier host?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 03:11AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 09:13AM |
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therippa
Finished my SonnY-carriage today:
The Y-endstop didn't work out with my setup (I'm making a new one right now), so I just kapton taped it in place. Soooo quiet now, thanks for putting the time into designing this sonnylowe!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 09:15AM |
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therippa
Here is a picture from the back and of the holes I drilled into the folgertech bed plate (and you get to see the sassy towel I use when working on the printer so I don't scratch the kitchen table):
The new endstop works well (if someone is going to build the y-axis, let me know and I'll give you the STL). Whatever length I eyeballed the piece to be cut at worked out perfectly... after putting it all together with the idler end flush with the frame bottom, I learned the openbuild gantry would run in to it and I lost about 25mm of build space. No problem though, I had about 35mm on the other side to spare, so things are back to normal and it looks perfectly "fitted".
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 02:10PM |
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elkayem
Yes. Try sending command M119 to check your endstop status. I'm betting the max stops are tripped. You can fix this in the config file by disabling the max ends tops or enabling the pull-up resistors.Quote
watlooazn
This is strange..
In manual control whenever I select the up direction for z axis, left for x and forward for y, no motors move. My motors only seem to move in the homing directions (all which are opposite to the directions I stated in the last sentence). Any tips?
Also, where can I find the test cube file, I think im ready for my first print (calibration almost done).
Also, do I just click load, and load the test cube file when I go into the repetier host?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 02:34PM |
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Connect your printer to Repatier-Host (press the Connect button while the printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable), and go to the Manual Control tab. Type M119 in the G-Code window. The log window should tell you if it thinks your endstops are tripped. (If you don't see the log window, press the "Toggle Log" button.Quote
watlooazn
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elkayem
Yes. Try sending command M119 to check your endstop status. I'm betting the max stops are tripped. You can fix this in the config file by disabling the max ends tops or enabling the pull-up resistors.Quote
watlooazn
This is strange..
In manual control whenever I select the up direction for z axis, left for x and forward for y, no motors move. My motors only seem to move in the homing directions (all which are opposite to the directions I stated in the last sentence). Any tips?
Also, where can I find the test cube file, I think im ready for my first print (calibration almost done).
Also, do I just click load, and load the test cube file when I go into the repetier host?
Ok so I'm guessing I go to the G-code bar, and just type M119? What should happen for me to know my enstop status is ok?
What does max stops being tipped mean and how would I actually disable the max end stops/enable the pullup resistors in the config file?
Thanks for the help, I'm new to this
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 04:39PM |
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therippa
Here is a picture from the back and of the holes I drilled into the folgertech bed plate (and you get to see the sassy towel I use when working on the printer so I don't scratch the kitchen table):
The new endstop works well (if someone is going to build the y-axis, let me know and I'll give you the STL). Whatever length I eyeballed the piece to be cut at worked out perfectly... after putting it all together with the idler end flush with the frame bottom, I learned the openbuild gantry would run in to it and I lost about 25mm of build space. No problem though, I had about 35mm on the other side to spare, so things are back to normal and it looks perfectly "fitted".
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 04:51PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 06:18PM |
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I have read a number of posts where people have stated that the build documentation is either wrong or missing information and I am a bit concerned that there still isn't an updated document. Has anyone put together an errata sheet with all of the corrections?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 06:29PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 06:35PM |
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I have read a number of posts where people have stated that the build documentation is either wrong or missing information and I am a bit concerned that there still isn't an updated document. Has anyone put together an errata sheet with all of the corrections?
I can't attest for it's accuracy (I already had mine built while this was being complied) but I believe this one is pretty complete, and updated!?!?
[github.com]
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 20, 2015 09:24PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 02:01AM |
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watlooazn
Also, my motors still don't move in the non homing directions.
I typed M119 in the gcode and got 'triggered' as a max value for all 3 endstops. I tried to uncomment define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS as shown below, but nothing happened. How can I get my motors to move in the other directions?
// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
const bool Y_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
const bool Z_ENDSTOPS_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstops.
#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 02:03AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 07:39AM |
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// coarse Endstop Settings
#define ENDSTOPPULLUPS // Comment this out (using // at the start of the line) to disable the endstop pullup resistors
#ifndef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// fine Enstop settings: Individual Pullups. will be ignord if ENDSTOPPULLUPS is defined
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
//#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
#ifdef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool X_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
//#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
//#define DISABLE_MIN_ENDSTOPS
// Disable max endstops for compatibility with endstop checking routine
#if defined(COREXY) && !defined(DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS)
#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
#endif
This is what my config.h file says in the endstop section.
My printer has the home at the right front.
My endstops are on the back for the bed and on the right for the extruder.
I have it set to end the print at the back right so it pushed the bed to the front after the print so I can remove the part, but that setting is in your print program if I remember correctly.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 07:51AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 10:15AM |
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built350camaro
// coarse Endstop Settings
#define ENDSTOPPULLUPS // Comment this out (using // at the start of the line) to disable the endstop pullup resistors
#ifndef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// fine Enstop settings: Individual Pullups. will be ignord if ENDSTOPPULLUPS is defined
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
//#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
#ifdef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool X_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
//#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
//#define DISABLE_MIN_ENDSTOPS
// Disable max endstops for compatibility with endstop checking routine
#if defined(COREXY) && !defined(DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS)
#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
#endif
This is what my config.h file says in the endstop section.
My printer has the home at the right front.
My endstops are on the back for the bed and on the right for the extruder.
I have it set to end the print at the back right so it pushed the bed to the front after the print so I can remove the part, but that setting is in your print program if I remember correctly.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 10:37AM |
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Here is a picture from the back and of the holes I drilled into the folgertech bed plate (and you get to see the sassy towel I use when working on the printer so I don't scratch the kitchen table):
The new endstop works well (if someone is going to build the y-axis, let me know and I'll give you the STL). Whatever length I eyeballed the piece to be cut at worked out perfectly... after putting it all together with the idler end flush with the frame bottom, I learned the openbuild gantry would run in to it and I lost about 25mm of build space. No problem though, I had about 35mm on the other side to spare, so things are back to normal and it looks perfectly "fitted".
Therippa's efforts bring up a good point, this is still a work in progress, and the parts may or may not suit everyone or every printer. Please keep that in mind if you decide to take on this adventure. Also keep in mind I'd be happy to adjust anything that someone needs or wants done...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 01:34PM |
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My 2020 is still packed as it's a Xmas gift.
I wanted to get the glass now for the heat bed. Could someone tell me the measurement of the glass piece I'd need.
Thanks.
I use this ONE...I used to use a 8" x 8" 2mm glass, I like the new glass better
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 01:38PM |
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marc2912
My 2020 is still packed as it's a Xmas gift.
I wanted to get the glass now for the heat bed. Could someone tell me the measurement of the glass piece I'd need.
Thanks.
I use this ONE...I used to use a 8" x 8" 2mm glass, I like the new glass better
I use the same one and it works great! 70C on the bed and a light coat of hairspray and it's good to go for PLA.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 01:44PM |
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tjnamtiw
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marc2912
My 2020 is still packed as it's a Xmas gift.
I wanted to get the glass now for the heat bed. Could someone tell me the measurement of the glass piece I'd need.
Thanks.
I use this ONE...I used to use a 8" x 8" 2mm glass, I like the new glass better
I use the same one and it works great! 70C on the bed and a light coat of hairspray and it's good to go for PLA.
I also have the same one, but am using 60C temp with nothing else, and I've only had one very thin-walled item not stick. Great stuff.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 02:05PM |
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built350camaro
// coarse Endstop Settings
#define ENDSTOPPULLUPS // Comment this out (using // at the start of the line) to disable the endstop pullup resistors
#ifndef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// fine Enstop settings: Individual Pullups. will be ignord if ENDSTOPPULLUPS is defined
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
//#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
#ifdef ENDSTOPPULLUPS
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMAX
// #define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMAX
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_XMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_YMIN
#define ENDSTOPPULLUP_ZMIN
#endif
// The pullups are needed if you directly connect a mechanical endswitch between the signal and ground pins.
const bool X_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool X_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Y_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
const bool Z_MAX_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the logic of the endstop.
//#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
//#define DISABLE_MIN_ENDSTOPS
// Disable max endstops for compatibility with endstop checking routine
#if defined(COREXY) && !defined(DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS)
#define DISABLE_MAX_ENDSTOPS
#endif
This is what my config.h file says in the endstop section.
My printer has the home at the right front.
My endstops are on the back for the bed and on the right for the extruder.
I have it set to end the print at the back right so it pushed the bed to the front after the print so I can remove the part, but that setting is in your print program if I remember correctly.
For whatever reason, that wouldn't work for my unit, and I had to uncomment the ENDSTOPPULLUP lines for the end stops that were showing up as triggered. It's really a mystery to me why more people don't encounter this issue. Also, I placed the x endstop on the left, with the origin at the front left of the heated bed. As sunnylowe observed, there are many ways to get there.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 21, 2015 02:25PM |
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