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Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (innovate) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:01:06 +0000

Thanks for the advice Adrian =] that makes sense i will have to take a look at my wire bundle.

Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (adrian) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:51:59 +0000

I'm guessing its actually not the belts.. but rather your cable bundle getting fouled up and blocking the x-axis (doesn't take much to stall the x-axis motor).

I had a similar issue, so fitted the SD3 version of the belt cover on thingiverse.

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure if you turn off your motors and move your x-axis by hand all the way left you'll see the cables are whats impeding movement...

Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (innovate) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 06:47:27 +0000

here are the carriages pics

Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (adrian) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:45:35 +0000

innovate wrote:

Thanks for the Advice Adrian =] Is there a dc adapter that you would recommend? I also noticed that you have modded to Lawsys carriages, did you loose any build envelope? the reason I am asking is because I upgraded to lawsys carriages , but my x axis lost some build envelope the stepper motor starts to jam if it goes to much to the left or do you think that its my x axis belt that it is too tight or to loose?

Post a pic of the left carriage... I haven't experienced any issues other than needing to be careful where you position the zip-tie join on the back of the stepper, as it can foul with the RIGHT hand side idler-pulley... but definately no issues on the lefthand motor side..

Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (innovate) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 16:56:35 +0000

Thanks for the Advice Adrian =] Is there a dc adapter that you would recommend? I also noticed that you have modded to Lawsys carriages, did you loose any build envelope? the reason I am asking is because I upgraded to lawsys carriages , but my x axis lost some build envelope the stepper motor starts to jam if it goes to much to the left or do you think that its my x axis belt that it is too tight or to loose?

Re: Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (adrian) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 06:58:02 +0000

Hmmm... call me a fuddy duddy.. but not sure if you should contemplate playing with AC voltages if you aren't comfortable reading schematics... You only have one life and probably like your house not being burnt down ! AC Kills... even professionals... and as someone who fiddles with DC all day, I run scared from AC and recommend all others do the same - it is not to be trifled with. You need to observe some basic precautions, like only ever using one hand (your dominant one), keeping the other hand in your pocket at all times (this is an old 'sparky' trick that will limit (but not eliminate) the ability to have across-your-heart current flow...), triple checking the circuit is cold, and then checking it again... plus a whole heap more...

Setting aside the AC components and moving to the DC ones... its pretty much umm as the schematics suggest...

Maybe you should take a couple of Beers to your local Hackerspace (google for it) and ask them to help you out..

Can someone help me read schematics?

null@example.com (innovate) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 05:49:27 +0000

I have been buiding the lyman fillament extruder but im stuck on the electronics I dont know how to read schematics can someone guide me on the right direction to connect the electronics.