There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version - Assembly and first prints troubleshooting

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

jsw — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:04:49 +0000

I would suggest that you do not fully tighten that 'pinch bolt' fully until you have the pinda in the approximate correct position.

I mean, tighten it enough so the pinda is not loose in its mounting hole, but don't clamp down on it yet, not to the point that it will actually 'tap' a thread on the inside of the pinda mounting hole.

The reason I'm suggesting this is that after you clamp down on that pinch bolt, it will be easy to move the pinda either one thread up or one thread down, but difficult and imprecise to move it a fractional thread distance up or down, if you need to.

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

RandyM9 — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:52:34 +0000

Posted by: @prusaprinters-profile
Well everyone maybe someone can still explain what to do with the printer after physically finnish mounting the Parts.
I dont get what the Headbed is needed to do?!

Not 100% sure what the question is. You will have to run the XYZ calibration with a sheet of paper under the nozzle. The prompts will tell you when to put the steel sheet onto finish the calibration. Read the “3D Printing Handbook” that came with your kit for complete instructions.

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

RandyM9 — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:48:10 +0000

Posted by: @prusaprinters-profile
Can someone explane to me what is should do at the last steps?
Just stick a Cabletie unter der Sensor and level them out?

Yes, so this:

https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/9-preflight-check_176167

I know it seems odd but you use a zip tie to determine the offset height of the pinda sensor. The nozzle should just be touching the bed and the zip tie is used to adjust the clearance to the bottom of the pinda.

I found after loosening the pinch bolt I had to use a small screwdriver to gently pry the pinda mounting hole open so I could move the pinda. But maybe that was just me.

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

PrusaPrinters profile — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:28:28 +0000

Well everyone maybe someone can still explain what to do with the printer after physically finnish mounting the Parts.

I dont get what the Headbed is needed to do?!

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

Yveske — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:35:48 +0000

There is nothing wrong with the Prusa models IMHO, but like all other mechanical devices they do tend to break or misbehave sometimes. People (and the 3D printing industry as a whole) do tend to forget to mention 3D printers are not plug and play devices like TV's. There is a fair amount of t(h)inkering needed to keep things running smooth and even then things can get frustrating (having a hard time getting Prusament PLA vanilla white to stick to the build plate even though other Prusament PLA adheres well)

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

adarmit — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:22:16 +0000

Agree

Initially NO

However the time it has saved me after any problems after, was WELL WORTH IT.

The 2 guys that call me to fix theirs I am attempting to teach them to do themselves.

I actually enjoy the problem solving

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

tentaclejoe — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:08:15 +0000

Posted by: @adarmit
was it worth saving the $200 odd dollars for me, - BIG NO. But I bought the kit to understand my printer and to fix as needed better. It has saved me time and money because I understand the problems I have had and easier to fix.

Sounds like it was worth it then if it's saving you time and money :)

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

PrusaPrinters profile — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:07:42 +0000

Can someone explane to me what is should do at the last steps?

Just stick a Cabletie unter der Sensor and level them out?

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

sylviatrilling — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:45:06 +0000

MMU progress. I am happy to report I have completed sections 4 & 5. 😊

RE: There should be a HUGE Warning before buy the KIT Version

Croz — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:02:43 +0000

there should be a warning on all prusa printers, as far as im concerned i wish i had never bought my factory built one! next printer i buy will be a professional one!

Posted by: @prusaprinters-profile
Today i tought I could build the Printer since I dont do anything after a 6 Month break since I was to angry before.
So now I am on that Step: https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/3-x-axis-assembly_167854#168224
The ssshhttt... Rods dont get inside. I try for hours everything. I even clean them up before.
Sorry Prsua Team a) the quality is bad of the Printed Part or b) something elese suck.
I have just a small toolset to build everything nothing elese. No Mill, no drillpress nothing.
If I would know before that the build is that mental challenging I payed the few Bucks for you guys to deal with all the Problem with!!!!
Only what I can see now the Quality of the 3D Printed Parts is for that very low.