So here is an update to the missing steps. But what’s odd is what happens. It doesn’t even look like it skips steps but rather totally just missed a line of code. I know it isn’t a computer issue as the other one ran alongside this one. And I also ran it alone. any thoughts on the issue???
I have tried current values from 30-70% and jerk and acceleration from 3000accel to 500 and no change to the quality. It seems in random places as well.
Could it be a board issue??
Does the print log show missing line number errors or anything similar?
Print log as in on pronterface??
sorry, habit to assume MatterControl.
Been ages since I used pronterface. Are you able to save/export the terminal log?
Not sure. I can look it up. Does it look like more of s code thing to you?
Doesn’t look like anything to me, but if the machine doesn’t appear to be skipping steps - rather just missing lines of code - the first 2 things I would check would be the gcode (put it in http://gcode.ws and look at the 3D view - are the lines there?), and then check to ensure there isn’t an error during transmission…
@Taylor_Landry I will switch out the cables and see if it makes a difference. I have been using the exact same gcode on my other printer of the same design without issue. It just has larger steppers.
If that is a skipped step, it is a massive skip! Do you have the option of printing via SD card? If so, give that a try. Does it skip in the exact same spot every time?
Laserweb had an issue with some boards not being able to keep up with the sending of gcode. I imagine you have that issue. Can you print from SD card? Can you choose a slower baud rate? Could the wires that you send data over be getting interference?
@Alan_Thomason doesn’t skip in the same spot every time. And I have a custom version of Marlin for the printrboard that I haven’t been able to get the sd working on yet. I am using the same Marlin on the other printer with 4 months of no issues.
What makes it weird is that it was supposed to move all the way across the print, but it moved in the complete opposite direction.
I can switch the printrboard out but I would ultimately have to send it back for a new one if that’s the issue. I also could try a different USB cable. Never used the current one before. I think I still have my nice S6 micro USB somewhere so maybe I’ll try that one.
That’s what I first thought. What I think happened was that it should have moved all the way to the left; but, it didn’t execute the move. It then continued printing the part.
@Alan_Thomason so that would be more of a gcode sending issue correct?
I shouldn’t have said “execute the move” - I should have said “didn’t complete the move”.
@Brook_Drumm any thoughts??
Does the usb come close to the steppers or a power cord?
@NathanielStenzel nope. I have a ferrite ring I could put on it but I’m more apt to change the cord first.
Did you verify the gcode like Taylor said to do? I’ve had my slicer make funny objects before with tiny triangles hanging in mid air.
Checked the gcode and it seemed fine. I also just ran another print with a different and good cable and it has not changed.
Nope. Different wall outlets. I could try to switch the psu out if that could be an issue as well.
