User Manual: Extruder
Contents
Add a Extruder
Kickstater Open Source Universal 3D Printer Extruder
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qu-bd/open-source-universal-3d-printer-extruder-dual-ext
http://www.qu-bd.com/tutorials/mbeassemblypics/
Troubleshooting
*These are my personal experiences, your experience may vary.*
PLA
- Symptom: Extruder stops extruding, motor is still turning
- The Filament Drive Gear can strip the filament if the force to extrude it to great. This can be cause by a range of factors:
- Temperature is too low
- Nozzle is on the bed (too much back pressure)
- Nozzle is plugged
- The feed rate is too fast OR too slow
- The Filament Drive Gear can strip the filament if the force to extrude it to great. This can be cause by a range of factors:
- Symptom: Extruder stepper motor makes knocking noise
- The set screw is too tight and is stalling stepper motor
ABS