Motor appears to jam up/filament not feeding | 3D Printing | Page 1

turbid bobcat Aug 3, 2025, 6:22 PM

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I’m using an ender 3 v2. it’s been good for a while, but recently started doing this (that i don’t know what to call it) as seen in pictures. usually after 30-40 minutes or so of printing. the nozzle does not appear to be jammed, i think, as i can feed it back and start over just fine. any ideas?

pastel knotBOT Aug 3, 2025, 6:22 PM

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turbid bobcat I’m using an ender 3 v2. it’s been good for a while, but recently started doing ...

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It looks like your print is experiencing layer shifting. This can be caused by a loose belt, motor skipping steps, or mechanical obstructions. I recommend checking and tightening all the belts, ensuring the stepper motor connections are secure, and verifying that the print bed and gantry move freely without any obstructions. If the issue persists, you may need to calibrate your printer settings or check the quality of your filament.

pastel knotBOT Aug 3, 2025, 8:24 PM

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turbid bobcat Aug 3, 2025, 8:28 PM

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reopening, as it is unresolved.

modern saddle Aug 3, 2025, 9:46 PM

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What filament is it?

turbid bobcat Aug 3, 2025, 9:50 PM

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hatchbox pla

modern saddle Aug 3, 2025, 9:51 PM

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i havnt used an ender 3 base extruder setup on a long while..

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UEUFDP8M30 try this

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pastel knotBOT Aug 3, 2025, 11:54 PM

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turbid bobcat Aug 3, 2025, 11:55 PM

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modern saddle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UEUFDP8M30 try this

thank you, I'll give it a shot. Doe you think this could cause it/

modern saddle Aug 3, 2025, 11:59 PM

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turbid bobcat hatchbox pla

Also what temps are you printing at

pastel knotBOT Aug 4, 2025, 1:59 AM

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turbid bobcat Aug 4, 2025, 2:00 AM

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modern saddle Also what temps are you printing at

as far as i know standard ones. 210 i think?

modern saddle Aug 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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stock speeds too?

turbid bobcat Aug 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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yeah

modern saddle Aug 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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just making sure you werent outrunning the hotend

turbid bobcat Aug 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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i can double check

modern saddle Aug 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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does increasing the temp make a difference?

turbid bobcat Aug 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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this is the current speed and temp

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i can try increasing/decreasing

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is my filament supposed to have lines in it where the gear digs in? because my initial guess was tension

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though that does not explain why it like bunches up and comes out

modern saddle Aug 4, 2025, 2:07 AM

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i was thinking if it was moving too fast or too cold it was causing a bunch of back pressure

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but it could be a sign of a clog.

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try a new nozzle

frank turret Aug 4, 2025, 4:06 AM

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turbid bobcat

?thegap

pastel knotBOT Aug 4, 2025, 4:06 AM

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turbid bobcat

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/339978089411117076/863813291566170123/Hotend101.png

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Hottightening the Nozzle

Tighten your nozzle at the highest possible temperature to make sure it fully seals against the heatbreak.
If the nozzle bottoms out against the heatblock, the heatbreak is not installed correctly. Refer to the graphic. Note that the maximum printing temperature is about 20C lower.

If you have a PTFE lined hotend, make sure you have taken care of ?thegap

frank turret Aug 4, 2025, 4:06 AM

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Check these

pastel knotBOT Aug 4, 2025, 6:09 AM

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turbid bobcat Aug 4, 2025, 5:21 PM

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thank you i will try all this.

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