CR-10 v1 issues | 3D Printing | Page 1

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 5:22 AM

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So recently I picked up a modded CR-10 from a friend with a known issue that I may need help with.

From what I was told, it will start a print pretty alright, but after some time it will get confused on the size of the printing plate and rescale the print completely midway (either larger or smaller). It has had a board replacement with a bigtreetech skr 1.4 turbo board, and has been reprogrammed multiple times but the issue still persists. Not quite sure whats causing it and still putting things together for some testing, but some pointers would definitely be appreciated.

(also has dual z, direct drive and bl touch that strangely doesnt want to work.)

tranquil fjordBOT May 30, 2024, 5:22 AM

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daring rivet So recently I picked up a modded CR-10 from a friend with a known issue that I m...

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It sounds like the issue could be related to the firmware settings or possibly the stepper motor drivers on the SKR 1.4 Turbo board. Here are some troubleshooting steps to consider:

Check the steps/mm settings for the Z-axis stepper motors in the firmware. Make sure they are set correctly for your specific stepper motors and leadscrews.
Verify that the Z-axis motors are moving correctly and not skipping steps during the print. You can do this by manually moving the Z-axis in small increments and observing if it moves accurately.
Ensure that the Z-axis is properly calibrated and leveled. If the Z-axis isn't level, it can cause the print to scale unpredictably.
Check the wiring for the BLTouch and make sure it is connected correctly to the SKR 1.4 Turbo board. Ensure that the BLTouch is properly configured in the firmware.
Consider re-flashing the firmware with the latest version, ensuring that all settings are correctly configured for your specific setup.

If a...

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 5:23 AM

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Hmm, interesting. A second hand printer with an uncertain past.

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Firstly, what firmware are you running?

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I feel it may be misconfigured/compiled firmware, paired with a crap-ton of layershifting due to bad belt tension, or V wheel tension.

reef raft May 30, 2024, 5:25 AM

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What do you mean rescale the print? I know that if the z rods are binding which is common with bad dual z installations it’ll make prints look short sometimes

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 5:29 AM

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@daring rivetJust in case you lost where this chat is.

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 5:34 AM

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id have to shoot them a text to see about the firmware, and maybe see if they have any pics of some failed prints for reference. Im mostly going off of their word rn as i just brought it home with me, and it came very tangled so ive mostly just been rearranging cords to make it more neat.

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if needed i can send any pics you may need? sorta my first time going through this stuff

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 5:36 AM

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We'd need an example of it 'rescaling'.

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 5:38 AM

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alrighty, ill see what i can do 👍

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 6:35 AM

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found what firmware its running

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got the printer running for the most part

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 6:36 AM

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Marlin is to be expected. Where'd your friend get it from? Did they compile it themselves or did they find it somewhere?

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 6:37 AM

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they bought the printer stock from creality and compiled/modded it themselves, along with the help of another friend

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 6:38 AM

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So they probably messed up the firmware.

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 6:39 AM

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huh, good to know then

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thank you a lot btw!!

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 6:40 AM

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I'm no pro at compiling firmware. I run Klipper on everything, personally.

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 6:57 AM

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so, do i just need to install new firmware then?

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then just program the upgrades in im guessing?

full lagoon May 30, 2024, 7:11 AM

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It's that simple when you word it like that, yes.

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But compiling Marlin to add all the new features is not so straight forward.

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Going to Klipper has it's own complexities, but imo is easier.

fringe rose May 30, 2024, 8:55 AM

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get all mechanical stuff sorted first, make sure stuff moves smooth, does not bind or slip.

true isle May 30, 2024, 10:25 AM

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The resizing you describe sounds like a software only issue. For me it feels like your friend had a post processing script past x layer on the slicer. Hence why no hardware replacement ever fixed the issue

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I won't touch the firmware unless necessary.

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 12:26 PM

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fringe rose get all mechanical stuff sorted first, make sure stuff moves smooth, does not bi...

everything was running pretty alright last night, only problem i had was z axis slipped and got stuck at one point

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one on one side

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 12:28 PM

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true isle The resizing you describe sounds like a software only issue. For me it feels lik...

is there any way you could walk me through on fixing or finding the issue? not really experienced with coding and that sort

daring rivet May 30, 2024, 1:29 PM

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alright ran into another small issue, nozzle nor bed is heating.

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true isle May 30, 2024, 1:44 PM

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check the cable

true isle May 30, 2024, 1:45 PM

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fringe rose get all mechanical stuff sorted first, make sure stuff moves smooth, does not bi...

@daring rivet fixing any movement issue

quaint nova May 30, 2024, 3:19 PM

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full lagoon Hmm, interesting. A second hand printer with an uncertain past.

A used cr-10 is not worth the headache.

tranquil fjordBOT May 30, 2024, 5:22 PM

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daring rivet May 30, 2024, 8:58 PM

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small update, board decided to fry on me 😔 so yeah, gonna just have to wait, thanks for all the help tho

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#CR-10 v1 issues