first layer temperature

classicvideogamer · Post by **classicvideogamer** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:08 pm

and just as an aside with my username of classicvideogamer, doesn't this calibration cube remind anyone else of Q*bert ?

classicvideogamer · Post by **classicvideogamer** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:58 pm

Not sure I'm out of the woods quite yet, I've been trying stuff in the beginner's guide pretty much all day. But so far I'm finally able to have something start to print in the right direction.

I've changed so many things today, but the most recent that seem to be making a positive impact are that I lessened the tension on my filament guide. I also noticed that my extruder seems to pivot a little, so I straightened that back to a better positions.

jsc · Post by **jsc** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:15 pm

If your extruder is pivoting, that is a bad sign. Make sure it isn't cracked, and it is seated properly and all the screws are secure.

classicvideogamer · Post by **classicvideogamer** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:42 pm

If your extruder is pivoting, that is a bad sign. Make sure it isn't cracked, and it is seated properly and all the screws are secure.

Yup, you were totally right, it is now not only cracked but totally broken. Not sure what to do,

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:34 pm

Post a photo of the cracked part, you might need to replace it.

classicvideogamer · Post by **classicvideogamer** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:58 pm

Jules, it's more than cracked, while checking it out, it totally broke.

https://www.dropbox.com/home/3D%20Print ... 172830.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/home/3D%20Print ... 172851.jpg

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:30 am

classicvideogamer wrote:Jules, it's more than cracked, while checking it out, it totally broke.

https://www.dropbox.com/home/3D%20Print ... 172830.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/home/3D%20Print ... 172851.jpg

Well, I can't see either of those photos....me and Dropbox do not see eye to eye.

Try uploading it to the forum using the Upload Attachment tab right next to the Options tab below, when you are typing a reply. I'm trying to see which part has broken so we can tell you what part you need to order from MakerGear.

jsc · Post by **jsc** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:30 am

When posting dropbox links, you need to provide a "public" link, which means it needs to come from your Public folder, or another folder that you have marked as public.

You can usually glue a broken extruder back together using superglue or two part epoxy long enough for you to print out a replacement in ABS or PETG. Or you can email makergear for a replacement if you are under warranty, which I think you are.

classicvideogamer · Post by **classicvideogamer** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:53 am

here are those pics. I will try to send an email to makergear & see if I can get a replacement... Thanks guys..

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:33 am

Yes, that's your motor mount....they do sometimes crack. (Haven't seen one crack quite that thoroughly though.

) They can replace that.

(A lot of us print our own replacement mounts out of PETG or PC once we get a little proficient with the machines - at higher infill, they're just about indestructible. Or MakerGear now offers a thinner metal mount guaranteed not to break. (Last month or so.)

Bad luck, but totally fixable!

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