Printrboard Not Connecting or Printing Untethered From SD

ianadan · 2016-05-17T08:47:52.000Z

Hi Alex

What printer is this on? What hot end do you have? Have you tried to reflash the firmware?

Ian

mazerte · 2016-05-17T08:56:01.000Z

Hi Alex,

same questions of Ian. You need also to check all wire connections of your printer. For instance if the thermistor isn’t connected you can have this kind of problem.

Travismorrey · 2016-05-17T09:09:45.000Z

I have had a printrbot for a while now. I have found that the micro USB port can get loose and will not connect the unless you have just the right angle. The remedy is to carefully crimp the port back down to a tight fit. Then shut it down and reboot. Be sure not to wiggle the port or line. The other is the cura software package may not be set to the correct printer type. Un install then reinstall making sure you have the right interface type set in cura or whatever slicing program you are using. Printrbot line is a good line but comes with some bugs to work out. Hope that helps.

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T11:07:28.000Z

I have a printrbot simple makers kit model 1405 on a ubis 13s hotend and I have not reflashed yet. I have also checked all connections.

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T11:08:53.000Z

I have a printrbot simple makers kit model 1405 on a ubis 13s hotend and I have not reflashed yet however I have pressed the reset button and rebooted following the advice of a printrbottalk forum post however the board didnt flash or do anything upon pressing reset.

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T11:12:26.000Z

I will definitely try both things that you said especially because this was spontaneous. I will make sure to keep all of you updated.

ianadan · 2016-05-17T11:25:54.000Z

it won’t show any signs as the reset is pretty instantaneous. Here’s some docs for flashing depending on Mac or Windows

dropbox.com

How%20to%20Flash%20Firmware%20OSX.pdf

dropbox.com

How%20to%20Flash%20Firmware%20Windows.pdf

chunkysteveo · 2016-05-17T11:31:35.000Z

Is the green light on, on the printrboard?

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T12:40:03.000Z

Yes it is.

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T12:41:08.000Z

Would the reset wipe the firmware. Either way I will try flashing it.

chunkysteveo · 2016-05-17T13:00:27.000Z

A reset wouldn’t flash it. I think I flash is in order though…! Let us know how you get on!

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T13:03:15.000Z

Will do!

ProtoPrynt · 2016-05-17T14:20:56.000Z

Is there any visible burns or damage to the board? Most notably the mosfets, capacitors, PCs traces and connectors

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T15:07:17.000Z

No and there was no “magic smoke” coming from the board either.

Smiley424 · 2016-05-17T16:14:16.000Z

Make sure that when you put the SD card in, the file you want to print is auto0.g not autoo.g . Also be sure that the file isn’t in any folders.

ProtoPrynt · 2016-05-17T16:53:02.000Z

Unfortunately it sounds like you have some fouled wiring or your board has died and gone to the cloud…

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T16:59:31.000Z

I did that yet the hot end didnt even get hot and nothing happened.

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-17T21:45:55.000Z

I am very happy to say that my printer is fixed and I am back in business!! I would like to thank everyone who gave me advice especially Ian for writing the very comprehensive guide on flashing firmware as that was what I needed to do to fix this issue I was having. Once again thank you all for helping me fix my Printrboard in an extremely fast and timely manner as well as saving me 80 dollars!!

chunkysteveo · 2016-05-18T06:25:47.000Z

Great news, this is what communities are for. Glad you’re back in business. These things happen - it’s not rocket science - it’s IT!

Get back printing and all the best!

Steve

AutonomousAlex · 2016-05-18T10:35:31.000Z

Well said! And thank you very much!