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20 May 2015 09:49 #20971 by Worldhusky
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Rory wrote: ... (can't upload them to here for some reason)... send us an email.

Try as a *.zip - should work. ;)

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20 May 2015 20:53 #21013 by dtomee
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Rory thanks for you help. Unfortunately, i'd already used your configuration (only with the change of the port with Ox378). In this case there are no action when i'm pressing A+ button.

Another question : when i would like to change the temperature, directly on the control print boxe, nothing. The temperature is fixed around 207°C; Is it normal ?

I suspect a manufacturing defect. My configuration is only a lpt1 connection between MACH3 and the stepcraft, no 4th axis card. I understood that it was'nt necessary.

If somebody have an idea,

Many thanks in advance

David

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22 May 2015 20:44 #21145 by dtomee
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Hello,

I resolved my problem. The stepcraft works fine now (milling+ 3dprinter).

Two wholes:

The temperature must be adjusted first, turn off the controler, and restart

Adjust the frequency at 100khz.

The PLA's flow is very slow. If you want to see the flow adjust the manuel jog´s speed to 100%.

David

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01 Jun 2015 11:40 - 01 Jun 2015 11:42 #21794 by dtomee
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Finally, i'm somewhat disillusioned with the 3D printer. The 4th axe doesn't run; the PLA's flow observed came from only the internal pressure and stop after only few minutes.

The stepper motor did'nt receive instruction from MACH3.

I've contacted Stepcraft for the guarantee.

Wait and See...

A question for Rory:

I didn't understand our Macro M107. The followings instructions in the macro, don't seem to match up with 4th axe ?

doOemButton(1011)
Code "G00 X0 Y0"
While IsMoving()
Wend

David
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01 Jun 2015 17:52 #21798 by carbon
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Trying to use my recently built SC600 to 3D print. The problem I am having is that the material (PLA) seems to be feeding too quickly and interfering with the nozzle on its next pass, which then wipes out the structure. Is there a way in QuickNCPC to slow down the filament feed rate? I have tried the 4th axis speed settings but nothing seems to affect it. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gary

SC 600. WinPCNC Pro/UNC, 3D Printhead, Aluminum Bed, Foam Cutter, Engraver

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01 Jun 2015 22:22 #21809 by carbon
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I think I figured the problem out. I had scaled the model by 0.5 in x, y, and z to reduce its print size. It seems that this doesn't also reduce the feed rate to the extruder in QuickNCPC. Can anybody verify this for me? It is printing fine at the drawn size of the STL.

Thanks,
Gary

SC 600. WinPCNC Pro/UNC, 3D Printhead, Aluminum Bed, Foam Cutter, Engraver

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04 Jun 2015 10:49 #21873 by Rory
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carbon wrote: Trying to use my recently built SC600 to 3D print. The problem I am having is that the material (PLA) seems to be feeding too quickly and interfering with the nozzle on its next pass, which then wipes out the structure. Is there a way in QuickNCPC to slow down the filament feed rate? I have tried the 4th axis speed settings but nothing seems to affect it. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gary


One way is to tune the "steps per unit" on the A axis - so you have the same Gcode and the motor moves a little less. This will need some testing / teaking.

Not sure can you change the displacement of the 4th axis code from repetier. the 4th axis is programmed with a G01 command.

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04 Jun 2015 10:52 #21874 by Rory
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dtomee wrote: Finally, i'm somewhat disillusioned with the 3D printer. The 4th axe doesn't run; the PLA's flow observed came from only the internal pressure and stop after only few minutes.

The stepper motor did'nt receive instruction from MACH3.

I've contacted Stepcraft for the guarantee.

Wait and See...

A question for Rory:

I didn't understand our Macro M107. The followings instructions in the macro, don't seem to match up with 4th axe ?

doOemButton(1011)
Code "G00 X0 Y0"
While IsMoving()
Wend

David


DoOEMButton(1011) zeros the A axis so it won't spool in reverse when start again and go back to zero. It then moves to the XY 00 position.


You need to make sure your A axis mach3 profile has step pin 9 and dir pin 8 on port 1 for the A axis.

The connector between the SC card and the 3D printer is all thats needed - no need for the 4th axis card.

most likely its your settings in Mach3.
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04 Jun 2015 11:15 #21876 by dtomee
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Yes, the pin connections are good. There is one more thing that think me about failure: the temperature doesn't

stabilize around the setpoint temperature. For example i fixed 170°C, and the temperature increased and stop around 186 °C;

I've contacted Stepcraft support and i'll prepare a return of the print head for diagnostic. i'will cost me 50 euros and it gives me no pleasure.

Rory thank you very much for your Help.

David

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30 Nov 2015 10:47 #27659 by MikeRD03
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I tried to make the cooler work with Mach3. I use KISSSlicer for slicing and would need the correct Mach3 config for controlling the cooler und the commands for switching on/off and controlling the speed. Can anyone help?

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31 Mar 2016 23:28 #32687 by osamaie
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Dear, Rory

Could you please, send me the macro of zero starting of A-axis
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Thanks

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01 Apr 2016 18:51 #32712 by osamaie
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Dear, Rory

Thanks a lot for your support

I received your email

Thanks

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28 Apr 2016 16:31 #33662 by Ktshung
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Dear Rosy
Could you please send to me the macro of zero starting of A-axis too.
My email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you for your help

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28 Apr 2016 23:56 #33677 by Ktshung
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Ktshung wrote: Dear Rory
Could you please send to me the macro of zero starting of A-axis too.
My email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you for your help

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01 May 2016 17:30 #33771 by Aliyye
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Let me try it where to find the software can some one explain what to do
thank you

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12 Jul 2016 15:20 #35724 by Adylbekov
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Hi Rory,
Great job, but there is nothing in dropbox file?

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12 Jul 2016 15:23 #35725 by Adylbekov
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Hi Rory,
Can you please email me the macro files?
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12 Jul 2016 15:35 #35726 by Adylbekov
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Hi Osamaie,
Can you please send me macro files?
Thank you:)
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15 Sep 2016 19:42 #37461 by [email protected]
Hi Rory,
Can you please email me the macro M107 & M109 files?
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10 Nov 2016 06:04 #39285 by ateeqspear
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Hi Sir
We are going to design a 3D printer using mach3 and we need Stepcraft 3D print extension file file. Waiting for your reply.
Thank you

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