hi,
Hi, I finished to mount this 3d printer but i have a problem on the feeder (See the video)https://youtu.be/45IQvgkQTYc , the motor pulls the filament but it is stuck.
The hot end is not cloggled.
any one can help me?
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hi,
Hi, I finished to mount this 3d printer but i have a problem on the feeder (See the video)https://youtu.be/45IQvgkQTYc , the motor pulls the filament but it is stuck.
The hot end is not cloggled.
any one can help me?
is the hot end actually hot ?
It can't feed filament if the hot end isn't at the right temperature
My guess is that the drive-Gear is wrong type for that size filament ?Quote:
Originally Posted by sonicmor
That appears to be the Grooved type gear, may need the straight-Flat-teeth type
or larger inner-diameter grooved type,
to apply more pressure on filament ?
this is straight-teeth type we use:
Attachment 9028
There are basically two sizes of filament, 1.75mm diameter and 3 (or 2.85) mm diameter. It looks like you have a gear for 3 (or 2.85) mm filament and try to push 1.75mm filament with it?
If so, get a gear made for 1.75mm, it have a more shallow groove. Measure the outer diameter of your current gear and find a compatible one.
However, also check the rest of your extruder as to sizing. It may be that the whole thing is meant for 3mm filament and you are using a too small size?
hadn't thought of that - nice call :-)