Topic: Issue with Ramps/Cura? modded XYZ DaVinci with Ramps1.4, Bowden e3d v6
Hey guys, Ive got a heavily modded XYZ DaVinci 1.0 running a bowden extruder and ramps 1.4 with full graphic lcd controller. The hot end is an e3d v6 bowden running in a custom carriage (andy's x carriage).
Everything moves properly, and Im trying to run my first print after converting to ramps, however when i start the print in Cura, printing pla with heated bed disabled, the hot end shuts off after the first 30 seconds, and then marlin throws THERMAL RUNAWAY error. Its obvious the heater is shutting off because temp just plummets until the print just stops.
Any suggestions? Im trying to rule out all possibilities before RMAing my board. when pre-heating with the controller, it runs fine, is it cura thats the issue? maybe my g-code?
Also, if anyone knows how to calculate the proper step counts for marlin for an external bowden extruder running a mk7 drive gear that would be appreciated as well. The Motors are the stock knock off nema17's that come on the xyz printers.
Thanks again for your help, troubleshooting this has been a mini-nightmare.
Andrew


