Howdy,
First time poster. I have a flash Forge Dreamer that I have been using for a few months now. After the last update I noticed that the printer wasn’t competing the layer in one shot. Originally it would start in one corner and go til that layer was finished. Now it is starting in the middle and printing in sections. It will do 10-15 rows and then reset to a different location to continue.
It always knows where the previous rows were laid and it never overlaps itself but what i have noticed is that my bottom layer isn’t staying together because of this. It comes undone and breaks away after the print is removed from the tray. Does any one know what’s up with this or have experience correcting it?
Did u try uninstalling the program and reinstalling
Are you using Flashprint?
I am using flash print. I have not removed all the software and reinstalled it yet, but I am working on that now. My only other thought was firmware but I don’t know how to clear that and reinstall.
Flashprint is what gives the printer the commands (gcode). I would be willing to bet that the latest update of Flashprint has caused this, not the printer firmware. You could install a previous version of Flashprint to attempt to correct it. Also, have you tried previewing the print layers in the preview pane of Flashprint to see if it shows what is going on? I keep an old version of Flashprint around in case I run into issues so I can share it with you as well. Link Here. Hope it helps.
Chris
My issues started after the last update, so I’m hoping that’s the fix. I downloaded the newest version (newer than I had) and I’m installing that now. The slic3r preview looks great. It’s simply the method the printers using to lay things down is keeping them from adhereing to each other very well and they peel off.
Well hopefully the fresh install works out for you.
think mine had the same problem.
it will shake and sound like the gears are slipping. then the print will end up not aligned with the layers under it.
after a few weeks of emails with FlashForge here is the problem:
their power supply is not strong enough that sits under the unit.
The motors are asking for more energy but the supply is tapped out.
My solution: i plugged in 2 additional 12v 2amp power supplys, and it is now working great. I stripped the wires and added the DC end to the existing top green controller board connector. and plugged the AC ends into the wall.
$8 each from Amazon.
Are you using Flashprint? I am having similar problems but I just confirmed they are caused by Simplify3D v3 rather than the printer itself.
I am using flash print. I am hoping to print a small file shortly to see what happens. I did a complete uninstall of all flash print software and installed the latest version.
