I’m having an issue with the extruder apparently operating in reverse - extruding when it’s supposed to retract, and vice versa.
I had rooted and modded the K1 with the helper-script, and all was fine. Then I started using CP 5.1.x.x.x Out of the blue, it seems that it thinks it’s printing fine, but does not pull filament. It clicks pretty rhythmically.
I thought ok, filament not in the extruder. Re-set and re-set and re-set. No joy. At that point, I assumed something was sideways with the mod, and not knowing klipper/mainsail/fluidd etc well enough, I reset the printer back to factory.
Last night, in CP 5.1, I pulled down a couple of the test models listed in CP, and they printed just fine.
Yet, when I print something that is not a creality test model, it just phantom prints, seemingly endless, backing the filament out of the extruder.
Creality Print 5.xx is going through some tough times here so maybe download Creality Print 4.xx just for ruling out software issues that may be causing it. Download Here V4.3.8.7062
You can run both version separately on the PC so you don’t have to uninstall 5.xx
Yes, I had that same thought. Just tried to print something with 4.x, and all it does is wander around in the shape of the model. It leaves traces on the plate, but not actual print. I really thought it was under-extrusion (mechanical issue), but it will print the damn onboard models just fine. Did a cube and a truncated cone, whipped em right out, and they were perfect (last night). Just tried to print a filament reel with 4.x, and it’s just a hot mess.
LOL - thanks for giving it a shot. I figured I had screwed something up with installing the helper-script stuff (which had been working fine) - so like I said, took it back to factory.
All the mechanical bits are working just fine, adhesion is spot on, I can extrude at will just fine, so IMO, I’ve ruled out mechanical extruder issues, jammed filament, clogged nozzles, anything like that. It seems like “factory” may not be factory all the way. Like there is a dorked up config leftover somewhere.
Honestly, it works fine without rooting, I’m now just trying to remove any complexity with it. It’s a strange problem.
It’s not going to be wiring. Wiring hasn’t changed, this isn’t a new printer. Also, the “Standard Models” in CP 4 or 5 print just fine. Something changed in the last week or so that seems to be making anything I slice(non Creality models) not print at all.
It sounds like your extruder motor direction might be reversed. Try switching the motor wires or adjusting the firmware settings to correct the motor direction. You can use an online calculator to ensure the correct wiring.
Not a wiring problem. I’ve never touched the wiring in the K1. I took it back to factory, and it prints fine.
Re-rooted it, install helper-script/moonraker/mainsail etc - it goes to shit.
