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ronvb
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prints with text are mirrored [SOLVED]

Hello,

My prints with text are mirrored , anyone have an idea what cable is wrong or something else?

Regards,
Ron

Posted : 07/01/2016 10:39 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

Hi Ron

I very rarely print symmetrical objects and they all print as they should.

I don't think it's likely to be a printer issue. Can you upload the stl file you are printing (zip it up and post as an attachment)? And possible the gcode file.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 07/01/2016 10:43 pm
ronvb
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Topic starter answered:
Re: prints with text are mirrored

Hi Peter,

Here are the files.

Ron

Posted : 07/01/2016 11:04 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

OK, that's weird. The STL is fine and I have put the GCode through a simulator and that also appears fine.

Does this happen with other prints?

Can you upload a photo of the result?

I note that you have an extrusion width of 0.45mm set. Maybe setting this to the nozzle width (0.4mm) may improve print quality (but not the mirroring!).

Both my printers are busy at the moment; I will put the gcode through the Prusa in the morning.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 07/01/2016 11:11 pm
ronvb
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Topic starter answered:
Re: prints with text are mirrored

Thanks peter to look after this.

I have the
Original Prusa I3 Plus 3D printer KIT bought, maybe there is something wrong when building the printer , tomorrow I look again after all.

I am new to 3D printing, and have made a few experiments , but without text.

These results were good.

I post the pictures tomorrow .

Ron

Posted : 07/01/2016 11:30 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

Ron

There is a possibility that you have the X and Y axis motors plugged into the RAMBo the wrong way around.

I believe the connectors on the those two motors can be inserted either way round. Check that the wire colours are in the same order as the Z motor wires. - Order is black, red, blue white and all should be the same. There is a photo here: https://d17kynu4zpq5hy.cloudfront.net/igi/prusa3d/QujIAdlRYQsFRPo3.large

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 07/01/2016 11:37 pm
richard.l
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

I downloaded and printed this fine.

I would think it is a slicer issue. Which slicer are you using?

Posted : 07/01/2016 11:50 pm
Josef Průša
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

Best is to make a short video of the auto home sequence and put it on google drive or dropbox, so we can check if all the axes are connected properly and in right orientation 🙂

Founder and owner / Majitel a zakladatel
Posted : 08/01/2016 5:03 am
ronvb
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Topic starter answered:
Re: prints with text are mirrored

Hi

I checked the cables and they all are secure.

I use the program Slic3r with the settings of Prusa .

Attached is a picture where you can see where the color change happens , which is different in the video. With me left behind, the video front right.

Ron

Posted : 08/01/2016 8:02 am
ronvb
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Topic starter answered:
Re: prints with text are mirrored

Sorry guys,

it was my fault.

I have changed the x and y axis. It looks like it 's going well. 😳

All beginnings are difficult.

Thank you for your contribution.

Ron

Posted : 08/01/2016 8:34 am
Josef Průša
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Re: prints with text are mirrored

No worries Ronny, we are glad you are printing 😉 Don't forget to post some successful prints ❗

Founder and owner / Majitel a zakladatel
Posted : 08/01/2016 9:06 am
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