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  • fuelsguy
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Topic: New member from Seattle

Hi,
just got my printer up and running.
Not too much of a hassle,  draw simple objects in Sketch-up then STL then G-code and print. First test was a simple ring 20mm in diameter. I did get some error in one axis so I got an oval instead of a ring.
Need to find out how to calibrate the axes. Anyone solved this already?

Fuelsguy

2 Reply by JustSomeGuyTN

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Re: New member from Seattle

fuelsguy wrote:

Hi,
just got my printer up and running.
Not too much of a hassle,  draw simple objects in Sketch-up then STL then G-code and print. First test was a simple ring 20mm in diameter. I did get some error in one axis so I got an oval instead of a ring.
Need to find out how to calibrate the axes. Anyone solved this already?

Fuelsguy

Ovals instead of circles seems to be a common problem.  Try tightening up the Y drive belt by unscrewing the four screws holding the motor at the left back of the case.  Move the motor down to make the belt tighter then tighten the screws.  Also make sure your bed is good and level.

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Re: New member from Seattle

Welcome fuelsguy

Check out this thread it may contain some answers to your questions.