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Rotating the POT fully anti-clockwise will supply zero current and fully clockwise, maximum current. Generally
Use these connections speaking the pot will need to be about 1/3 from zero for
operation of the motor. You should increase or decrease this value until motors operate with adequate strength and judder free. Bad wiring connections can also cause motor noise and juddering. The Pot should be set at the lowest possible setting for smooth operation..
Open the Sprinter.ino file and select the configuration.h tab as illustrated. Scroll down until you locate the AXIS_STEP_PER_UNIT setting. A typical entry might be:
Calibrating thePrusa 12 x 12
Calibrating the printer simply means ensuring that when the print head is commanded by the software to move a certain distance in any direction it actually does so. To calibrate the X axis get a ruler and lower the print head to just above the bed. Using Pronterface, command the print head to move 200 mm to the right. Measure the actual distance moved. If the actual distance is 200 mm then the printer is calibrated in the X axis. If the printer head only moved 190 mm then a calibration adjustment is needed. Assume the current setting is as follows:
New X axis setting is calculated by 200* 53.3/190 = 56.11. Edit the line in the sprinter
Start by marking the filament about 30 mm above the top of the extruder. Make sure the hot end has reached the correct operating temperature. Use Pronterface to extrude 30 mm of filament. This is best done by 10 x 3mm steps with a break of a couple of seconds between each extrusion. Mark here Base
#define _AXIS_STEP_PER_UNIT {56.11, 55.23, 2276.069,589.4} The correction is 30* 589.4/32 = 552.56. The calibration line then becomes:
Failure to get this adjustment right will result in either to much or to little plastic flowing into the print, resulting in poor print quality.
This is a good place to start and you can increase later. Generally speaking the
Select Multiply Center X (mm) = 150 Center Y (mm) = 150 Raft Select: Activate Raft Base Layers (integer) = 0 Interface Layers (integer) = 0 slower the print speed the better the print quality.
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Using the help links in Pronterface/SFACT is a great way to learn more about the numerous features that will improve your print quality.
The bed should be as level as possible with respect to the print nozzle. Position the print nozzle in the center just above the surface of the bed (say about 0.5 mm). Traverse about 100 mm in both X and Y directions and note the gaps between nozzle and head. Adjust the print legs until the nozzle remains the same distance above the bed in all directions.
Using Rafts to print large objects is essential if you do not want them to warp. The raft serves two purposes:
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smoothing out the undulations of a large bed. 2. Warping - The raft provides a greater surface for the print to adhere to the bed and thus will resist the natural tendency of the print material to warp during cooling.
The Reprap forum has lots of good stuff about rafts and should be consulted for an in depth understanding. For a quick start the following page has our preferred raft settings:
Printing Techniques
The Reprap.org forums have a wealth of knowledge about how to print. To avoid damaging the machine before you reach a reasonable skill level keep the following things in mind: 1. Never operate the hot end above 250 degrees Celsius. Always operate at the lowest temperature needed to cause the material to flow. Extruding PLA at 230 degrees C will cause it to burn in the nozzle, requiring you to dismantle the hot end and clean. Extruding ABS above 250 degrees C will cause the nozzle to burn and may require replacement.
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Never operate the extruder before the hot end has reached the correct temperature. The hobbed bolt will tear into the filament and loose traction. 3. Always have the power supply plug close at hand and be ready to disconnect the power in case you send a manual command to the printer that will cause the printer head to travel outside the bounds of the operating range. 4. Manually extrude at about 30 to 50 mm/min. The Pronterface default is set wildly high at 300 mm/minute and will often result in extruder jams. 5. Increasing the reliability of the printer is a gradual process. Things will vibrate loose during operation. Using a small amount of thread locking compound ( Loctite etc.) on bolts that frequently vibrate loose will ensure more reliable operation in the future. Remember thread locker melts ABS so use sparingly on the threads only. 6. Study and fully understand the SFACT and Pronterface software. This is essential to good quality prints. Different prints often require different settings. 7. With few exceptions, the slower you print the better the print quality. 8. Try to avoid cheap Chinese filament. Whilst it will not normally damage the machine, the frequent extruder/hot end jams tend to spoil the whole print experience. 9. Never let the nozzle sit idle when heated for more than a few minutes. It will cook the contents of the nozzle and cause a jam.
http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Build_Manual