1 Topic by shane.wignall

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Topic: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

Hi, we just got a new Solidoodle 3, and have been following the instructions to set it up.  We have done everything the instructions say so far.  Then when we got to installing the new filament, nothing is happening.  The temp is 195, but the motors aren't turning when we press down on the filament  and press the extrude button.  Can someone please help us out?  Thanks in advance!

2 Reply by elmoret

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

What com port did you set RH to?

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3 Reply by shane.wignall

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

Our problem now is that the motor isn't feeding the filament

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

Right. What com port did you set RH to?

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

So the extruder get the command to heat up and reading it at 195, but the motor just not extruding.

Can that still be the port issue?

6 Reply by IanJohnson

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

Sometimes RH can lose connection and still look like it is connected.  Something else you can try is turn off power, and then switch the plug for the extruder motor with the plug for the X motor.  Then see if it moves in X when you hit the extrude button and see if the extruder moves when you hit the X button.

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

This is what elmoret is trying to point out. If your comm port says "virtual printer" then it isn't actually connected to your solidoodle. In fact, the screen shot below is from my laptop just a second ago. I can assure you that I am not connected to any printers. The virtual printer will even look like it is heating up. 

http://2n2r5.com/pictures/printer/rh_virtual_printer.jpg

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Glass bed with QU-BD heat pad upgrade, threadless ballscrew w/ 8mm smooth rod, spectra line belt replacement, lawsy MK5 extruder, Lawsy replacement carriage, E3D hotend, Ramps 1.4 w/ reprap discount controller, DRV8825 drivers, 12v 30A PS, Acrylic case, Overkill Y-idlers, Filament alarm, Extruder fan + more.

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8 Reply by ohbaby714 (edited by ohbaby714 2013-10-28 17:08:54)

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

I'll have to try the motor plug switching like Ian suggested.
Thank you,


P.S.: Sorry Shane, didn't mean to hijack.
I'm having similar issue and just trying to get help anyway i can.

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

Shane, any update? Did this solve your issue?

SD3 w/ mods:
Glass bed with QU-BD heat pad upgrade, threadless ballscrew w/ 8mm smooth rod, spectra line belt replacement, lawsy MK5 extruder, Lawsy replacement carriage, E3D hotend, Ramps 1.4 w/ reprap discount controller, DRV8825 drivers, 12v 30A PS, Acrylic case, Overkill Y-idlers, Filament alarm, Extruder fan + more.

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

I tried to find a post to help set up my printer. I'm new here so I have no idea where to begin looking. So,,, I shall trespass and hope I get some help. So far all I've been able to do is get the leds to come on. I get no heat or movement. How do you get it to know what usb port I plugged it into?

One frustrated truck driver

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

I tried to find a post to help set up my printer. I'm new here so I have no idea where to begin looking. So,,, I shall trespass and hope I get some help. So far all I've been able to do is get the leds to come on. I get no heat or movement. How do you get it to know what usb port I plugged it into?

One frustrated truck driver

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Re: Problem Installing New Filament on SD3

I tried to find a post to help set up my printer. I'm new here so I have no idea where to begin looking. So,,, I shall trespass and hope I get some help. So far all I've been able to do is get the leds to come on. I get no heat or movement. How do you get it to know what usb port I plugged it into? Also, what is the RH?

One frustrated truck driver