Please help me with my godforsaken Qidi

[gentle grove]

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I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing some issues with your 3D printer. Let's work through each of your concerns:

1. Printer wanting to "kill itself": Can you please provide more details about what exactly is happening? Is the printer malfunctioning or showing any error messages? It could be helpful to check the printer's documentation or contact the manufacturer's support team for assistance with specific issues.

2. Poor first layer: Achieving a good first layer is crucial for successful 3D printing. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow:

• Level the build plate: Ensure that the build plate is properly leveled by following the instructions provided with your printer. This step helps ensure the nozzle is at the correct distance from the bed.
• Clean the build surface: Make sure the build plate is clean and free from any residue or debris that could interfere with proper adhesion.
• Adjust bed and nozzle temperature: Experiment with different bed and nozzle temp...

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[unkempt tide]

Ay

So the m420 s1 ill help you add it to gcode

That will likely fix/at least greatly improve first layer

[gusty wind]

@runic minnow if you want people to take the time to reply to you, put a minimum amount of effort into posing an actual question.

Please also note what the bot has said - it is asking you for important information that will allow people to answer your question.

[unkempt tide]

@runic minnow you there?

[gusty wind]

What does your first layer look like?

Your nozzle is clogged

[unkempt tide]

you can just clean it out

[gusty wind]

what material?

what temp?

heat it up, can you push the fillament through by hand ?

do this away from the bed obviously

Theres no extruder tensioner?

So how is the extruder tensioned?

then if you drive it 10 mm forward what comes out the nozzle ?

also what printer ?

[unkempt tide]

They have official vids for unclogging hotend, nozzle, and extruder

Idk which is an issue you have but here's the vids so you can at least check to see if you gotta follow any of them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWkubD29mEI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuLrXKnUvGk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUCB3KfIkTw

i dont think there is an issue with the extruder mechanism cause you said it still extrudes some right?

check nozzle then maybe check hotend after if you cant clear up nozzle to any effect

[unkempt tide]

@gusty wind sorry to @ you but did this guy just get banned or something?