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by rcabor
May 9th, 2017, 7:20 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Limit Switches Odd Behaviour
Replies: 6
Views: 9583

Re: Limit Switches Odd Behaviour

Its common on hictop printers that the wires on the limit switch break at the solder joint. The behavior your seeing is exactly that. Remove the limit switch, cut off the heatshrink, resolder and use either silicone RTV or hot glue to help hold the wires so they dont break off.
by rcabor
April 19th, 2017, 8:27 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: DOH!
Replies: 16
Views: 21222

Re: DOH!

That switch should be installed on the input to the power supply(120VAC). It will see way less than 10 amps at full power supply output. Replacement board and power switch are being sent from the factory. In the mean time, I have a new board coming from Amazon tomorrow. One thing I am curious about,...
by rcabor
February 20th, 2017, 9:02 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: printer totally a mess and i cant seem to sort it
Replies: 5
Views: 10732

Re: printer totally a mess and i cant seem to sort it

Your steps are probably off.

#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT {80,80,398.269957,94.4962144}

This is what my Hictop uses
by rcabor
January 17th, 2017, 12:17 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] - HICTOP I3 CALIBRATION ISSUE
Replies: 20
Views: 30074

Re: HICTOP I3 CALIBRATION ISSUE

If its flat, then you might just be too far still. A piece of paper should slide under the nozzle with a little resistance, raise the nozzle, then put down the paper, then lower the nozzle, and adjust the wingnut until the paper has some slight resistance.
by rcabor
January 16th, 2017, 8:30 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Heating Failure
Replies: 2
Views: 5437

Re: Heating Failure

Make sure the power supply switch is set correctly (USA is 120V). Aslo make sure all your connections are tight.
by rcabor
January 16th, 2017, 8:28 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] - HICTOP I3 CALIBRATION ISSUE
Replies: 20
Views: 30074

Re: HICTOP I3 CALIBRATION ISSUE

Its probably your bed is bowed down in the middle. You can get a piece of glass to print on, or if you willing and able to mess with firmware you can enable mesh bed leveling. You could also contact Hictop and see what they can do. I had been using mesh bed leveling, but have since added the autolev...
by rcabor
January 3rd, 2017, 8:49 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Printer extrusion issue with Repetier
Replies: 2
Views: 5321

Re: Printer extrusion issue with Repetier

I had the same problem with it not being pushed in all the way. After I noticed that the extruder stepper pins were burnt, so I bought a new stepper motor and all is fine now. So I would inspect the pins on the stepper motor, and then reseat the connector.
by rcabor
January 1st, 2017, 3:29 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Serious Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 6537

Re: Serious Issues

click here Thats a link to a thread that has the original firmware as well has some hints on where to begin. You have the same printer as me, but I have updated the firmware to add the autolevel sensor. This printer prints really well after you get it setup and calibrated. Good Luck and feel free t...
by rcabor
January 1st, 2017, 9:08 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Serious Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 6537

Re: Serious Issues

The marlin firmware from github must be modified to work correctly with your printer. More than likely, the inital problem was you calibration was not set right. Now you need to get the right firmware before you can go any further. What model do you have?
by rcabor
December 28th, 2016, 8:12 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: HICTOP 3DP-18 Build Experience
Replies: 7
Views: 15345

Re: HICTOP 3DP-18 Build Experience

I have the same printer. I have the power supply and mainboard swapped compared to you, and I found the endstops cables had plenty of room.
by rcabor
December 8th, 2016, 10:35 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Firmware Marlin-1.1.0-RC6 - My Latest Version
Replies: 73
Views: 486703

Re: Firmware Marlin-1.1.0-RC6 - now running

So how is the firmware running? Could you post your configuration.h?

Thanks!

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