Questions tagged [corexy]
A CoreXY printer refers to a mechanical arrangement for a Cartesian printer style.
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CraftBot XL (CoreXY) part of x-axis movement resistance / high force required
I have recently acquired a 'CraftBot XL' 3D printer (sold by CraftUnique), which is a CoreXY 3D printer with linear rails. It is a second-hand purchase and the seller were a company that had several. ...
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How graduate the correct belt tension
I moved a little the belt tension, and now the last layer is awful and weird. How I will know the correct tension? My printer is a custom BLV 220 x 220 x 280.
I think and I am almost sure, that this ...
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How center the nozzle before start printing
I have a BLV Core XY, I'm trying to print different models, but the machine moves the center once it goes to start the process.
This is my G-code of the beginning:
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Is it normal for belt tension to differ between sides of a CoreXY printer?
When I pluck the belts of my CoreXY printer, I feel significantly different tension between the two idlers on the back and the tension on the sides, between the gear on the stepper shaft and the idler ...
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CoreXY mesh probing issue
I am trying to compensate for bed leveling by measuring a mesh with my Z probe, a BLTouch, and I am unable to do so.
I am using RepRap firmware version 3 and have a CoreXY printer. The first thing I ...
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CoreXY limit switch locations
I am trying to set up RepRap firmware for a CoreXY shown below. There are 4 limit switches in the top plane and one for the Z-axis.
I believe that LS1 & 2 are considered for the X-axis and LS3 &...
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Problems with X axis movement
I have been printing with no problems. I have finished the spool of filament and removed the remaining filament from the Bowden tube and hotend. Before loading the new spool of filament, I decided to ...
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Layer Shift with a new CoreXY printer
I've started assembling a Sapphire Plus CoreXY printer and produced a nice calibration cube (no layer shift, although a bit of over extrusion in the corner). Then, I started printing a 3D benchy, and ...
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Do I need linear rails on a corexy printer's z-axis while already having quality lead screws at hand?
I'm currently working on a CoreXY printer, my build platform will be 220 x 220 mm I've chosen to go with linear rails on X and Y axes. I have some nice straight machined 12 mm diameter lead screws on ...
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Configure Marlin for tool changing system
I am planning to build a CoreXY machine with a tool changing system. I am using Marlin firmware and BigTreeTech SKR PRO as the controller board. There are 3 options ...
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CoreXY with 8 bit board problems
I know that CoreXY kinematics is very complex and hard to calculate for the firmware making it better to use a 32-bit board. For some reason, I can't use any 32-bit board. What problems will occur if ...
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Which kinematic system has the highest quality?
I am going to design and build a 3D printer. I want the highest quality and accuracy so nothing except that is important for me. Which cartesian design has the highest quality and accuracy? CoreXY, ...
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How to start a print in the center position after a change in parameters using M92 and M500 G-code
I have a Core XY Custom DIY Printer, but actually I have a problem with the measure in Axis X and Y. When a print a test cube with the measure 20 mm x 20 mm 20 mm, the object printed result with these ...
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How does an H-bot printer work?
I’m thinking of building a diy H-bot printer but I have some questions...
How can I tell the firmware that the printer is an H-bot one? I just need to uncomment the CoreXY option? Is it the same?
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CoreXY printer homes in the wrong direction, but moves correctly when moved manually
So I'm using TH3D firmware on my CoreXY printer and when I move it from the LCD it moves correctly, but when I try to home X or Y it goes in the wrong direction. It's set to home to min in firmware. ...
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CoreXY Carriage moves on the Y when moving the X
I have a custom designed and built CoreXY printer. I have noticed that when I order the X to move from one side to the other (right to left) that the Y axis moves back about 0.6 mm as well. When ...
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Tronxy X5S losing steps during print
This is my first printer, a core xy (Tronxy X5S) printer, and it is losing steps during diagonal movements. The curious thing its that fail is even, I've printed 2 calibration cubes and they are ...
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CoreXY Calibration Issue
I have a Tronxy X5S and I am having issues calibrating my X and Y axis. When I print a 20 mm3 cube it comes out 19.9 mm x 20.4 mm x 20 mm. I have already made the belt tensions as even as I can get ...
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