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LordWhiteley
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MINDA probe failed

So after waiting months for my Mini to arrive, I find that the MINDA probe not working when I tested the assembled printer 🙁 The printer could not detect the heat bed and there was no LED lighting up on the probe.

So I have contacted Prusa Support, but after nearly 10 days they still haven't sent out a new probe.

Therefore, does anyone have the part number of the probe and the wiring to the 4-pin Molex connector (there are 3 wires). It might be quicker to make my own leaded probe up or buy one from a third party??

Thanks in advance

John

Posted : 20/02/2020 5:05 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: MINDA probe failed

Hi John, 

I don't have access to a Mini,but here is a picture from the spares page

it appears to be wired similar to this Pinda cable,

with the exception of the white wire (thermistor), as use on the mk3 printer

I expect you could check this on your printer.....
whilst checking, make sure the cable is firmly installed and all wires are properly  inserted into the plug. 

 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 20/02/2020 8:56 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: MINDA probe failed

the Minda is connected in the top right hand of the electronics box

viewed from this angle

 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 20/02/2020 8:58 pm
LordWhiteley
(@lordwhiteley)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: NINDA probe failed

 

Thanks Joan

Well it looks like wiring to the connector was incorrect!!!

I removed the pins and mirrored the connections and it now works perfectly ! So they were obviously wired up incorrectly in the first place??

- I wonder how many other people have been effected??

 

This post was modified 5 years ago 2 times by LordWhiteley
Posted : 20/02/2020 8:59 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: MINDA probe failed

Glad I could help John,

 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 20/02/2020 9:19 pm
Jakub Dolezal
(@jakub-dolezal)
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RE: MINDA probe failed

Hi John,

thanks for the heads up and sorry for the issues, I'm already investigating this with our devs and production team.

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Posted : 25/02/2020 11:08 am
Texy
 Texy
(@texy)
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RE: MINDA probe failed

This is should of shown up on the test report print out supplied with the printer ?

Texy

Posted : 25/02/2020 12:54 pm
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