There is a difference between leveling the bed and actually setting the correct offset / distance between the nozzle and the bed. Bed leveling is only half the process. Print a part with about 4 skirt...
How do you replace the endstop metal tab?
Some Z end stops are damaged in shipping and the metal tab falls off. Sometimes this can be put back on but in most of the cases we have seen the plastic part is slightly damaged. Here is a video show...
My extruder stopped heating or the temperature drops quickly followed by a def error.
Design Defect If you have a v1 model and have not fixed the cable chain heater wire issue then this may be your problem. This is the message from Wanhao: We have one design defect which may cause the ...
Which Hairspray or ingredients should I look for to use on my glass bed?
There are known brands of hairspray that work extremely well on glass beds. Aquanet is one of them. The key is looking for the ingredients to have PolyVinyl and PolyCo??? but not much when it comes to...
My prints started printing about 10mm off the bed
If your prints all of a sudden start printing 10mm off the bed and all other possible causes have been checked (Z endstop, gcode offsets, etc) then just try resetting the controller. This has happen...
Why does my extruder make a loud clicking noise when printing sometimes?
Loud clicking noises while printing are usually indications that the extruder motor is skipping steps, This could be due to: First layer or two – nozzle too close to bed Later layers – ext...
Bed leveling issues – warping on right side?
Make sure the rods on the Y-axis are level. I was having the same problem . I loosened the nuts and applied gentle pressure, raising the ends of the rods to the top and tightening the nuts. Now...
What is Jerk and why should I change it?
UNDERSTANDING JERK SETTINGS There’s a couple of ways to look at what the jerk settings do. From a dead stop, the jerk setting defines the first move rate the firmware will factor into the move...
Is there a recommended list of screws to have on hand?
This is a list of the screws that are commonly used and the size / specs for them. I always try and have a variety on hand for mods or repairs. DIA LENGTH HEAD LOCATION HEX M4 16 BUTTON X-AXIS BELT ...
My parts are not sticking to the bed
ABS will not reliably stick to only a masking tape surface- and adding hairspray is no guarantee either. ABS is harder to print with than PLA because it doesn’t like to stick, requires extra att...