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by 3dztech
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Dual extruder resetting mid-print when using CURA
Replies: 1
Views: 13485

Re: Extruders move off print and continue

It looks like at some point mid-way my X and Y (extruder and bed) parts appear to just randomly reset to home position and then attempts to start the print back up but fails to find the original origin.... UPDATE: I can't get the issue to replicate using Simplify3D... What could CURA be doing that w...
by 3dztech
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Dual extruder resetting mid-print when using CURA
Replies: 1
Views: 13485

Dual extruder resetting mid-print when using CURA

Just upgraded my M2E to dual last night, not too difficult but some minor issues have come up... Currently, when a print is about 50% complete the extruder apparently decides to go ahead and shift off the print to right (waaaay off, well over 100% off) and continues printing in the new spot (which o...
by 3dztech
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound
Replies: 4
Views: 18508

Re: Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound

[more or less SOLVED] It turned out the x-axis limiter wasn't getting activated due to the gap with the upgraded plastic belt clamp. I stripped it all back down but couldn't figure out a way to make it closer contact so I just super glued a tiny heel onto the edge which allowed the limiter to get fu...
by 3dztech
Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:44 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound
Replies: 4
Views: 18508

Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound

I just installed the dual upgrade kit. However, now when I use the "M2E Z Offset Adjustment (v0.5.0)" the extruder (now dual) just keeps trying to push far left (almost like it's trying to go off rail) which ends up making this loud grinding sound for about 5 seconds (which is because it keeps tryin...
by 3dztech
Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Layer Shift Issues
Replies: 2
Views: 5077

Re: Layer Shift Issues

Thank you for the tips, good sir.

I will get to work on those tips and see what I can come back with. :)
by 3dztech
Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Layer Shift Issues
Replies: 2
Views: 5077

Layer Shift Issues

Hello everybody :) Can someone be so kind and help me resolve this issue with what seems to be random layer shifts on my prints. >Occurs on any model/file I try to print. >I have used multiple brands of PLA filament, issue persist (although more expensive filament reduces the overall issue, these la...