1

Topic: Core xy woes

I am currently working on two core xy printers. Finally figured out the homing and end stop configuration, but the problem I'm having now is when when x or y moves the other axis moves with it. Is this the way core xy works or is it something with the way the belt is tensioned? One is with fishing line the other gt2 but both are pretty tight. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2

Re: Core xy woes

If when calling for the X axis to move only, the Y axis moves as well.  This sounds like you have one of the motors running backwards.  You can either flip the connector on one motor or change its direction in the firmware.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

3

Re: Core xy woes

If I'm not mistaken I flipped both motors then inverted in firmware to resolve homing issues. When I move either axis the other axis moves as well. I figured both x and y should have same steps per mm.

4

Re: Core xy woes

Get your motors turning correctly then invert the homing direction to match your setup.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

5

Re: Core xy woes

With both motors wired up forward the x axis moves and homes toward x max instead of x min.

6

Re: Core xy woes

So I double checked and even moved both motors by hand and it moves correctly. I redid the tension to make sure both rails were perpendicular as well. I have both x and y steps at 80. I'm running the most recent version of marlin I believe. I have run out of stuff to try.

7 (edited by SophiaL 2021-08-26 04:50:16)

Re: Core xy woes

Could you show a picture or a movie what do you mean by "when x or y moves the other axis moves with it"?
Tono para cecular

8

Re: Core xy woes

I disassembled the machine for the time being. When x is told to move a set amount of distance y would also move, vice versa for y.

9

Re: Core xy woes

Are you using Repetier firmware? Are you sure you have a Core XY config selected?

FuseBox 1.5 CoreXY - e3dv6 - Graphic Smart Display
Solidoodle 2 - e3dv6 - Hobb Goblin - e3d Titan - lawsy carriages - Direct Drive Y Axis - T8 Z axis - OctoPi

10

Re: Core xy woes

yes and yes.

11

Re: Core xy woes

Ok sounds good. I'm not an expert in CoreXY motion, but I've build corexy printers and had some trouble with printers xy motion.

Are you using the online firmware config tool for Repetier?

I believe wardjr is right in that you have one of your motors running backwards. Basically you need to flip the motor connectors, trail and error, until you can get the movement right first. Sorry I can't provide more specific help, but that's what I did until I found the right combination. Google Corexy XY movement for more specifics.

FuseBox 1.5 CoreXY - e3dv6 - Graphic Smart Display
Solidoodle 2 - e3dv6 - Hobb Goblin - e3d Titan - lawsy carriages - Direct Drive Y Axis - T8 Z axis - OctoPi

12

Re: Core xy woes

A quick video would help a lot.

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
Ord Bot Hadron - RAMPS 1.4 - Bulldog XL - E3D v6 - 10" x 10" PCB Heated Build w/SSR - Glass Plate
Thanks for All of Your Help!

13

Re: Core xy woes

I should have recorded a video. I pulled parts from both printers to assemble a giant wilson II prusa variant.   I  will build a smaller core xy but It seems like I always have the same issues with the core xy motion. I will post a video as soon as I get it reassembled. I know it's something simple I'm overlooking.