I figured it was probably something simple like that, was hoping not that simple haha, kind of silly of me. I screwed each corner of my bed down by one turn and the print seems to be going much better now!
Thanks.
I figured it was probably something simple like that, was hoping not that simple haha, kind of silly of me. I screwed each corner of my bed down by one turn and the print seems to be going much better now!
Thanks.
I figured it was probably something simple like that, was hoping not that simple haha, kind of silly of me. I screwed each corner of my bed down by one turn and the print seems to be going much better now!Thanks.
You're welcome. A "Z adjuster" might help you when this happens again:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11982
There is another one, with instructions on how to remove the metal plong from the microswitch. This increases Z start accuracy even more. But I cannot find it right now.
I'm guessing Daid is thinking of this one:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11033
I use it and it's a big improvement. Just remember which way you're turning the screw while waiting for the click of the switch... Not that I'd know what happens if you make that mistake or anything. I'm sure it wouldn't crack the casing on the switch in two or anything like that. Nope, I have no idea at all what would happen... :oops:
I'm guessing Daid is thinking of this one:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11033
I use it and it's a big improvement. Just remember which way you're turning the screw while waiting for the click of the switch... Not that I'd know what happens if you make that mistake or anything. I'm sure it wouldn't crack the casing on the switch in two or anything like that. Nope, I have no idea at all what would happen... :oops:
you can also adjust the z axis while it's printing py manually turning the connector a couple of click... it feels wrong (as a beginner) to turn a powered stepper motor by hand, but a great tool to get the first layer perfect.
Looks like you are starting to low, during the first layer the tip should float a tiny bit above the bed, but these results look like what you get when the head is "in" or on top of the bed without clearance. It has trouble getting any material out so the pressure builds up in the head, from time to time some will come out, and once it's "open" you get a LOT of filament, explaining the cone.
Thanks. I've had that problem on and off for a while and never knew what it was.
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Looks like you are starting to low, during the first layer the tip should float a tiny bit above the bed, but these results look like what you get when the head is "in" or on top of the bed without clearance. It has trouble getting any material out so the pressure builds up in the head, from time to time some will come out, and once it's "open" you get a LOT of filament, explaining the cone.
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