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by Swami
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:53 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TIME:(
Replies: 3
Views: 4897

Re: Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TI

UPDATE:
- I fixed it!... by doing nothing:)
- Just reconnected everything back at the lab, and violá, works "as advertised".
(Not too reassuring, though. Gonna purchase some spare thermistors, "just in case".)

For now there's nothing (identified) to fix. So, gonna just keep printing!:)...
by Swami
Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:49 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TIME:(
Replies: 3
Views: 4897

Re: Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TI

Thx for the great reply, Ed. Yes, I suspected the thermistor. And yes, I have been deep into the firmware (got system to work in Marline 1.1.8/Arduino 1.8.5 - w/o issues, BTW), so have encountered the failsafe features related to thermistors. FYI, the error occurred on bed heating. Then resliced w/o...
by Swami
Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TIME:(
Replies: 3
Views: 4897

Even "MOST RELIABLE" printer can fail, & AT THE WORST TIME:(

Well, it happened:(... ...In front of ~30 excited kids, parents, and others at a big event... "HEATER FAILED. HIT RESET" . "Hm? Sorry folks, an error." ... Toothpick to RESET button... again, "HEATER FAILED. HIT RESET" . Resliced w/o heated bed... PRINTING!... then I hear, "It's moving." ... Yup, ca...
by Swami
Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:32 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: ANYBODY HAVE EXPERIENCE W/ ‘auto#.g’ FILES?
Replies: 1
Views: 4214

ANYBODY HAVE EXPERIENCE W/ ‘auto#.g’ FILES?

https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26815032_10155559123867600_7848425993740332299_n.jpg?oh=f2ad2d648a0ad800a8b9adffed66c9a9&oe=5AF17002 - Holds g-code that gets executed on startup. - Files go in root of SD card. - Having limited success: - Not sure what “normal” behavior should be, bu...
by Swami
Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...
Replies: 4
Views: 7003

Re: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...

ultralcd.cpp has been hacked!:) TEN CUSTOM_USER_MENUS. Not sure if there's a limit, but I can make the list arbitrarily long.
by Swami
Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...
Replies: 4
Views: 7003

Re: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...

UPDATE: So, found a partial workaround to indicator lights prob. In fact, addressed two issues w/ one "fix". With the MG-supported firmware, the electronics and coldend fans turn on at startup. (FYI, they're in series, so come on as a pair.) Using the newer firmware though, the fans do not come on....
by Swami
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...
Replies: 4
Views: 7003

Re: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...

UPDATE: - On startup, all lights are on (except 'SD'), but simply adjusting Control>Temperature>Nozzle, or >Bed, or >Fan speed # turns off ALL lights (as they should be). - Incidentally, the fans (electronics, coldend) do not come on at startup as they do using the original combo (1.5.5 Beta/Marlin ...
by Swami
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...
Replies: 4
Views: 7003

How to fix false indicator lights on Viki 1?...

QUESTIONS: - Possible causes of false indicator lights? - And, most importantly, how to fix!?:)... - PRINTER: MakerGear M2 (pre-2015). (PSU 24V, V3b hotend, silver z-axis motor, RAMBo rev. 1.2d.) - ARDUINO: 1.8.5 (latest). - MARLIN: 1.1.8 (latest). - FYI, MakerGear only supports Arduino 1.5.5 Beta/M...
by Swami
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:57 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Travel speed: 300mm/s. Too fast?
Replies: 2
Views: 4499

Re: Travel speed: 300mm/s. Too fast?

Running test at 150...
by Swami
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:22 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Travel speed: 300mm/s. Too fast?
Replies: 2
Views: 4499

Travel speed: 300mm/s. Too fast?

From Simplify3D profile provided by Makergear. Have delta printer that's set to half that speed. So, is it OK? Or what? Can too fast cause layer shift (due to missed step, perhaps)? TIA.

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