<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/5874/new-to-solidoodle/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:14:44 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52374/#p52374 lostinlife wrote:

Best way to learn, right? smile

Jump in with both feet smile

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:14:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52374/#p52374 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52369/#p52369 Best way to learn, right? smile

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:54:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52369/#p52369 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52365/#p52365 lostinlife wrote:

After further inspection (and taking it completely apart) the z clip had come loose.  I tested it by pressing on the device and it wasn't registering the end stop, I then adjusted the clip so it was secure (yes the power was off).  I then tried to raise it will the button pushed in and the console was showing endstop had been reached.  Wahoo!

Thank you for the help, and sorry if I was being stubborn elmoret.  I do appreciate you!

It looks as though you are learning the JOY of 3D printing.  Welcome to the forum.
I can assure you that no one here thinks you are being stubborn.  We are all here to help with what ever comes your way so keep the questions coming.
Happy Printing

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:11:53 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52365/#p52365 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52357/#p52357 After further inspection (and taking it completely apart) the z clip had come loose.  I tested it by pressing on the device and it wasn't registering the end stop, I then adjusted the clip so it was secure (yes the power was off).  I then tried to raise it will the button pushed in and the console was showing endstop had been reached.  Wahoo!

Thank you for the help, and sorry if I was being stubborn elmoret.  I do appreciate you!

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:57:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52357/#p52357 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52354/#p52354 I found the problem after watching the process very very carefully.  The End stop is being engaged but isn't doing anything.  Maybe a loose connection or a bad end stop.  I am checking now.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:42:43 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52354/#p52354 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52351/#p52351 Ok I am trying to do that but the video on the support page does not match the equipment of a Gen 4. 

I see how the screw works but am having a heck of a time getting it configured.  Any tips?

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:28:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52351/#p52351 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52349/#p52349 You shouldn't invert the Z-axis, I don't know why you keep asking that. "+" should move the bed down, which is the same as moving the toolhead up. Again, it is a carryover from CNC.

If the bed went into the extruder, you need to adjust the screw that the Z-axis endstop touches during homing.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:15:19 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52349/#p52349 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52348/#p52348 Hmm here is my problem then.  When I do any sort of operation involving up or down, the printer runs to far with it.  For example, I tried to print something small and the bed went into the extruder and didn't want to stop.  It is like the printer thought the bed was going to opposite direction. 

So When I press + the bed goes down.  When I press - the bed goes up. 


Any ideas?

How can I invert the Z Axis?

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:10:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52348/#p52348 <![CDATA[Re: New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52346/#p52346 That's normal. + moves the head "up", which means moving the bed down. It's a carryover from CNC.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:58:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52346/#p52346 <![CDATA[New to Solidoodle]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/52344/#p52344 Hello,
I purchased my very first 3d printer last week - a Gen 4 Solidoodle.  I appear to be having issues where the -Z axis and +Z axis are reversed.  When I use the Repetier software to move the Z axis to the positive it lowers, and when I use to to lower it raises.  I think I need to invert the axis, but am clueless on how to do this.

I looked in the registry for this specific item and couldn't find it.  If anyone has hit this before please let me know.

Thank you.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:43:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/52344/#p52344