S5 makes a lot of errors trying to self level

[slnielsen 1]

Hi. 

 

Our S5 makes a lot of errors trying to self-level. And I actually believe I know why.

On the core#1 there seem to missing the spring on top of the infeed-tube.

On core#2 there is a spring.

 

Seeing it auto level yesterday, the #1 core was pushed somewhat upwards. I imagine the missing spring is the culprit.

I only succeeded to print in the 4th try..

 

Anyone knows the part number of that?

 

Br

Søren

 

[Enigma_M4 119]

Hi,

there is no spring above the -static- printcore #1.

So there's no spring missing.

Pushing up the printcore while levelling is to a certain grade normal.

Your auto-level issues must have a different reason.

Regards

[slnielsen 1]

Ok, thx for the clarification. Then I must look elsewhere. 

[slnielsen 1]

It seems there is an error with the height detection.

When it tries to level, the #core is the first it tries to touch the build plate with, and it lacks maybe 6-7 mm in touching.

It just moves up again, and then tries with core #1. It then makes the following error.

 

I have just manually adjusted the height with the card, so the settings should be ok.

 

 

[mrender 26]

This is a know design flaw, the fix is to buy an S7.

[slnielsen 1]

😅

[slnielsen 1]

Update.

 

I tried cleaning the capacitive sensor and re-installed the silicone cover underneath the nozzles.

Worked 1st time hereafter. I hope it continues. 🙂

 

 

[mrender 26]

sometimes the cause seems to be a broken wire on the front fan.

[Dustin 135]

There is a detailed guide for resolving this issue.
https://support.makerbot.com/s/article/1667410781005