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by derekcfi
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

I reset the Z-endstop and G-code and re-balanced the plate. Now I am back to square one and the print smashes all over the plate when I tried to cal. I swear to you I am doing everything right as far as procedural goes and I am taking my time to do this. It might be worth noting that the left side o...
by derekcfi
Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

Are you talking about the Z-end stop gap or the Z-offset adjustment?
by derekcfi
Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

OK, I found the exact center of the plate and set the Z-end stop to .15MM. I then balanced the bed and was able to perform a successful cal to set the z-axis offset. I needed to make a 0.06mm adjustment. I re-caled and it was fine. The print appeared to be even, and then I tried to print one of my f...
by derekcfi
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Help A New Guy - First Layer
Replies: 5
Views: 9611

Re: Help A New Guy - First Layer

It is PLA from Makergear.

So how do I set my Z-endstop to get back to printing? Why would a Z-endstop change cause the filament to no loner adhere and curl around the nozzle.
by derekcfi
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

I have previously, but I am unable to do that now since I changed my Z-end stop. The Z-end stop is the only change I made so I am not sure why I cannot print now.
by derekcfi
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

Out of the box the unit printed fine. A year later I did a end stop cal and a bed leveling and 50 times later I cant print anything.

This has nothing to do witht he PLA not sticking to the bed because of the bed, it has to do with my Z end stop.
by derekcfi
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Re: Can't get Z End Stop Correct

I cant even get to a cal. I did try glue, no improvement.
by derekcfi
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Help A New Guy - First Layer
Replies: 5
Views: 9611

Re: Help A New Guy - First Layer

Yes, I have read and re-read that thread and every other beginners guide available. I have set my Z End Stop gap from a sheet of paper, all the way up to .20mm with a feeler gauge. I have played with the offset in both directions .05mm at a time with no changes in results. I must be doing this wrong...
by derekcfi
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Can't get Z End Stop Correct
Replies: 23
Views: 22888

Can't get Z End Stop Correct

Greetings, I've set my Z End Stop and leveled my bed about 50 times in the past two days. I have used every different method described on this forum (getting started,etc), on youtube, and the methods used by MakerGear. None of them are working. The filament just curls around the hot end and nothing ...
by derekcfi
Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Help A New Guy - First Layer
Replies: 5
Views: 9611

Help A New Guy - First Layer

Greetings, M2 V3B & Simplify3D PLA with heated bed to 70C For the last two days I have calibrated my Z-End Stop and leveled my bed about 50 times. I have used every method I could find on this site, youtube videos, and the MakerGear guides, but I cannot get a print out of this machine. Every time I ...