Thermal Runaway can mean 1 of 2 things: Your nozzle is way hotter than the firmware expects (highly unlikely) Your thermocouple (the thing right at the nozzle) have an issue. The firmware reads the te...
First layer is not sticking properly to the bed
Layer not sticking is most of the time a bed leveling issue. Bed Leveling is not only the part to get it about the thickness of a paper from the nozzle, but also adjusting afterwards to ensure optimal...
Replacement Parts for the D5
Nozzle: The nozzle is unique to the D5 series. When you need to replace you can buy a stock nozzle or a MicroSwiss D5 Nozzle (available in 0.4, 0.6, 0.8mm nozzles). Remember you also need to get a new...
D5 Maintenance
Do not use grease on the D5 (as mentioned by Jetguy): #1 the stock bushings are sintered brass on the slider blocks of the D5 series. They MUST be that because the outer rods both turn and slide. #2 h...
Help me nozzle temp reads 360C
This is usually caused by a thermocouple wire not making contact on the amplifier board (located above the heat inside the pipe). The wire can be broken or just came loose.
Can I calibrate the e-steps/mm value
Although usually not required, it is semi possible with the D5 series – you need to add a line to your start gcode. The G-code that will enable the overwrite of the firmware setting is M92. Sett...
Can I change the PID settings
On the new firmware, the firmware does not load the EEPROM values. Until that change have been made, it is not possible for the printer to remember your PID settings, however you can add a line to you...
Can a D5 series be converted to use 1.75mm filament
Short answer is simply that it is practically impossible, it will be easier to build a whole new printer (or just buy a Di3 or D6). You would need to replace everything from the extruder system at the...
What does the “S” stand for in the D5S
It stands for Steel Frame.