FAQ-Geeetech I3/DIY Printer series

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FAQ-Geeetech I3/DIY Printer series

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Drivers
The printer cannot communicate with computer?
Check the USB serial chip at first:

http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 21&t=60612


Firmware
1.How to upload firmware?
You need to upload the firmware via Arduino IDE 1.0.1.
If you upload the fw via Arduino 1.8.5 then you will get the error:
fops_t or X/Y/Z min pin redefine

http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17046
2. How to change the motor direction in the firmware?
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 17&t=17037

Cura Profile
Geeetech i3 printer
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 09&t=68464



Motor
1.Motor’s non-action
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 17&t=17038

2.Z axes cannot move properly
viewtopic.php?f=82&t=60931

3.The motor can move at one direction only
1)Check the wires of the endstop
corrrect endstop.jpg
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2)You need to check the endstop work or not
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=60927
3)Swap the a4988


Extruder
1.Extruder does not work normally.(The temp of it <180C ,it won't work because the temp protect)
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 19&t=17097
2.Hotbed/extruder is not heated up
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 19&t=17039
3, How to use the spare extruder slot?
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=18020
4.Hotbed/extruder has a MIN TEMP/MAX TEMP Error
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 23&t=17030


PID tuning
Tuning refers to the parameters adjustment of a proportional-integral-derivative control algorithm used in most repraps for hot ends and heated beds.

PID needs to have a P, I and D value defined to control the nozzle temperature. If the temperature ramps up quickly and slows as it approaches the target temperature, or if it swings by a few degrees either side of the target temperature, then the values are incorrect.

https://reprap.org/wiki/PID_Tuning


Level
1.Manual level
通用调平示例.jpg
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Source
1.Information about the Mainboard: GT2560A/GT2560A+
http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/ ... GT2560A%2B
2.Schematic for GT2560 Rev A
http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/ ... 60_sch.pdf
3.Schematic for GT2560 Rev A+
http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/ ... evA%2B.pdf
4.The wires of GT2560A+
GT2560A+.jpg
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Upgrade

1.Add the filament detector for GT2560VA/GT2560VA+ board
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 349#p89349

2.Upgrade to Dual extruder
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 13&t=17887

3.Upgrade to TMC2208
1). Remove the MS3 of the jumpers off
2). Change the direction of the motor on configuration.h
http://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic ... 17&t=17037
3). Upload the firmware to your printer


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