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Re: extruder

null@example.com (ekul3e3) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:28:23 +0000

ok i just found an alternative solution

all i did was dip the end of the filament in mineral oil before putting it in, it worked like a dream with no problems since!!!

Re: extruder

null@example.com (madfalcon81) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:33:33 +0000

ekul3e3 wrote:

Does that work???

for me it did.

Re: extruder

null@example.com (ekul3e3) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:21:56 +0000

Does that work???

Re: extruder

null@example.com (madfalcon81) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:37:37 +0000

Open the lower plate (where the mainboard is). Carefully get out the main board, making sure you dont remove any wires. Put a fan over the mainboard, concentrating on the place where extruder driver is.

DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!!!!! (for me it worked anyway).

Re: extruder

null@example.com (ekul3e3) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:09:42 +0000

I have the same problem, one guy said it's a bad cable going into the extruder motor
apparently replacing that helped some people out , but I haven't got To it yet

Re: extruder

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:49:18 +0000

rwb205 wrote:

carl_m1968 wrote:
What material are you printing with and what temperatures are you using?
i was using ABS and my extruder temp was 230* I dont think this is necessary because it is the wheel not the temp

The ticking as you describe is a symptom of the feed motor slipping due to the filament being jammed for some reason. Either you have a clog, your temp is too low, or you are too close to your bed. As for the wheel the moving up that is just a by product of the first problem. Finding the reason for the initial clicks should be your first course of action.

Re: extruder

null@example.com (rwb205) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:20:22 +0000

carl_m1968 wrote:

What material are you printing with and what temperatures are you using?

i was using ABS and my extruder temp was 230* I dont think this is necessary because it is the wheel not the temp

Re: extruder

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:11:00 +0000

What material are you printing with and what temperatures are you using?

extruder

null@example.com (rwb205) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:37:28 +0000

Hello,
I have had my press for about a half year. i am trying to make some things for work and such but I can't. I can't because the little wheel that pushes the filament into the actual small extruder will start to make a loud and rapid clicking sound. tic-tic-tic-tic-tic! After about 10 seconds of ticking the wheel will move itself up and stop filament movement. I would Appreciate it if someone could tell me what I could do to stop the wheel from moving and or just have a solution. Thanks.