So I got a little curious so I took the bottom of the motor apart and these electrical connections look suspect. Is this normal? The PCB traces look mangled and warped.
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- Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:41 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
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- Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
Also, I dont know if this it relevant but a very low speeds (less than 5mm/sec) the motor just studders and cant turn at all.
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:15 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
Also, I tried playing with the Z speed, doesn't really make a difference, same problem is still there higher or lower speeds.
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:12 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
Ok so update. I have completely dissembled the Z axis down to the motor and the ball screw rod so the motor will completely be unloaded. Cleaned the rod near the motor a long with applying a bit of lubricant. It seems like the motor pretty much behaves the same way. For each +10z movement the rod wi...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19924
Re: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
Actually quick question. What is the technical reason why the motor would move in the opposite direction if it's mechanically overloaded?
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:07 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19924
Re: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
the random up and down movement doesnt make any sense It's what happens when a stepper is mechanically overloaded: the rotor can't turn at the commanded rate. Start by cleaning & lubing the Z axis guide rods and leadscrew. If that solves the problem, just clean and lube a bit more often. Which none...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:12 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
- Replies: 19
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Z axis problem. Is this a problem with the motor or the driver?
I have owned this printer for about 2.5 years now and this problem just started today. There is a problem with my Z axis either with the motor or perhaps the electronics board (failed output transistor maybe?). There are two problems. When controlling the Z axis with simplify 3d, hitting the same mo...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:14 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
- Replies: 12
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Re: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
Update:
With a new drive gear and Makergear ABS filament I am no longer seeing this issue. However now it seems my z axis is dead
With a new drive gear and Makergear ABS filament I am no longer seeing this issue. However now it seems my z axis is dead
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:01 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14057
Re: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
Yes I did, maybe its a bad angle but the notches aren't really deep. It looks to be around 20%. Anyway I ordered the abs from makergear plus a new drive gear. We'll see how it goes.
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:28 am
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14057
Re: Makergear M2 stops extruding after many hours midprint
Ok some updated info. I think there were multiple issues going on here. After some fine tuning with the temp, z axis distance, and other ooze control settings, I think it pretty consistently fails with the filament getting trapped in the filament drive housing. Where it fails even if I try to push i...