FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Checkout our handy guide on loading the firmware quickly and easily!
http://www.diyelectronics.co.za/firmware/RAMPS_XLoader_Guide_rev1.pdf
Tue, 17 May, 2016 at 7:12 PM
The motor axis is reversed, the easiest way to solve this issue is (with everything powered down) to flip the motor plug on the RAMPS board 180 degrees. T...
Tue, 17 May, 2016 at 7:12 PM
First make sure the axis are all moving in the correct direction. Next in Repetier Host send the M119 command in the G-Code command line.
Note the...
Tue, 17 May, 2016 at 7:14 PM
The first thing to try is (with the power off) swap one of the working axis stepper motor drivers with the driver on the axis that doesn't work. Test ...
Fri, 20 May, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Please see the linked navigation guide to download all needed build documentation :)
Navigation Guide to build documentation.pdf
Tue, 31 May, 2016 at 12:38 PM
The attached picture shows how A , C and D layers are very rough and layers
B are smooth. This seems to occur at the same levels in each of the mod...
Mon, 18 Jul, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Cable management on your Prusa i3 kit, or any 3D printer kit, is very important in order to prevent failed prints and other cable related issues. The follow...
Wed, 22 Mar, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Start print
Under "tune" in the main menu select "Babystepping Z"
Turn the dial anti-clockwise to lower the nozzle closer to the ...
Tue, 28 Mar, 2017 at 3:13 PM
That's quite normal, we suggest printing ABS at 80-90'C bed temp, we find that is ideal with our aluminium build plate and ABS / Acetone solution. ...
Wed, 26 Apr, 2017 at 12:56 PM
G-Code is the language that is used by your printer electronics to control the printer. The slicing program / toolchain such as Slic3r or Simplify3D generat...
Tue, 16 May, 2017 at 12:25 PM