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Topic: E3D Ripples

Hello, I recently put on an E3D hot end onto my Solidoodle 2. It has the rev e motherboard. I used the first reddit instructions on google (couldnt post a link sorry) for updating the firmware. Everything seems to be working well except all my prints have large ripples throughout them on the edges. I have tried re calibrating the extruder (steps per mm and extrusion multiplier) and adjusting the trim pot. I don't see any slippage from the set screws on my printer either. I can't seem to find any other suggestions to try to fix this problem. Please help! Thanks

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Re: E3D Ripples

adjust the bed?

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Re: E3D Ripples

Do these steps ring any bells?
Make sure you flashed the firmware properly.
Since we don't have any pics to go by, I am guessing bad filament or moire.

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Re: E3D Ripples

With no pictures to see I am only guessing that I had the  same problem after I installed my E3D V6. Azerate hit the nail on the head when he suggested it was  "moire" caused by not setting the stepper driver for the extruder  high enough  a little tweaking and my prints look good now .  Thanks again Azerate.

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Re: E3D Ripples

slimstar2 wrote:

it was  "moire" caused by not setting the stepper driver for the extruder  high enough  a little tweaking and my prints look good now .

If this is the case, remember 2 things:
1) Use a non-conductive screwdriver like a ceramic one. You do not want to fry a stepper driver, especially if it is on a Printrboard.
2) 1/16 of a turn will produce drastic results.

slimstar2 wrote:

Thanks again Azerate.

Always happy to help! big_smile

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Re: E3D Ripples

Yes, those steps were the ones I used. Solved the problem this morning, bad filament. Thanks for the help guys. Prints are coming out smooth as ever now.

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Re: E3D Ripples

Glad it was something easy smile

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