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Extruder screw is NOT rotating
/in Low / No Output, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what what could cause the screw not to move and how you can solve this.
H1 takes more time to heat up
/in 3devo Academy, Hardware Issues /by louisThe Filament Maker’s H1 is thermally slower than the other heaters. Knowing why is important.
Extruder screw is rotating, but NO output
/in Low / No Output, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could be the cause that there is no output even though the screw is turning.
Output rate varies
/in Low / No Output, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause the output to vary and how you can solve it.
Lower output than expected
/in Low / No Output, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause a low output and how this can be fixed.
Devovision shows wrong values
/in Devovision Issues, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what to do when devovision presents wrong values.
Inconsistent filament diameter
/in Devovision Issues, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what to do when Devovision presents a inconsistent filament diameter.
Nozzle build-up
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what nozzle build-up is and how it can be prevented.
Troubleshooting: bumps/particles in filament
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by Lucasbumps or small particles are sometimes visible on the produced filament. In this article is described what could cause this bumps and how you can fix it.
Output too low or tin
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what to do when the output of material is too low.
Waving/Curling filament
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause a polymer to start waving between the nozzle and the IR sensor. This article will also cover the possible solutions.
Polymer degradation
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause a polymer to degrade while being processed on the Filament Maker.
Abnormal smoke production
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Hardware Issues, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause abnormal smoke production and how you can solve this issue.
Output is too liquid
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Uncategorized /by LucasIn this article is described what could cause the output of material to be too liquid and how to solve this.
Extruder Motor or Encoder Error
/in Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Hardware Issues, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by timoIt might happen that you are facing the following error message on the display of your Filament Maker, along with it shutting off: “Motor or encoder error”. There are multiple possible causes for this, which are described in this article, along with how to act accordingly and hopefully fix the issue. The Motor or Encoder error refers to the extruder screw not being able to rotate anymore.
How to setup The Feeder
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Filament maker - How to start Articles, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles /by timoFilament thickness deviation (inconsistent diameter)
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosThis document teaches about all the possible known causes for filament thickness deviation. Please note that there are so many variables related to this problem, that a 100% fix is of course unrealistic. But by reading this document you will at least learn what these variables are, which is the first step in fixing the issue.
Filament Maker Firmware updates
/in Downloads - Firmware & More, Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles /by manosHere you will find all the firmware updates that we have released for the Filament Maker up to today. Loading the latest version is very important to keep getting good extrusion results.
Oval or flat filament
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosA very common problem during filament extrusion is that the filament produced with your filament maker is oval or flat shaped. Filament ovalness (or flatness) can cause 3D-printing problems. This deformation of the filament can have two different causes, which will both be discussed here, as well as potential fixes.
Air bubbles or holes in filament
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosIn this article you will learn all the possible causes for why there are bubbles in your extruder filament, and how to be able to fix this.
Troubleshooting: Rough filament surface
/in Filament Issues / Quality, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosStreaks can appear on the surface of the extrudate that exits the nozzle of the extruder. This phenomenon makes the surface rough and can worsen over time, unless the problem is fixed.
Diagnosing faulty heaters on the Filament Maker
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Guides - Tutorials, Guides - Tutorials Articles, Hardware Issues /by manosIf you think your heaters are faulty, our Service team might ask you to perform a heater diagnosis.
Filament Maker maintenance: replacing the nozzle
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Guides - Tutorials, Guides - Tutorials Articles, Hardware Issues /by manosChanging the nozzle of the machine does not have to be done very often by default. The nozzle should be changed when it is fully of partially clogged, dirty, or when a different size of nozzle is required.
Logging alternative
/in Devovision Issues, Uncategorized /by manosIn this article is explained how Arduino can be used as an alternative to log your extrusion data.
Thermocouple Replacement
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Guides - Tutorials, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosThermocouple Error Fix
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Guides - Tutorials, Guides - Tutorials Articles, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles, Uncategorized /by manosRemoving the Top Hood
/in Filament Maker - Guides - Tutorials Articles, Filament Maker - Troubleshooting Articles, Guides - Tutorials, Guides - Tutorials Articles, Hardware Issues, Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting - Articles /by manosQuick walkthrough on how to get access to the inside of the Filament Maker.