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    • peirofundefined
      peirof
      last edited by

      Hi,

      I have read, and follow the guide to calibrate de steps in extruder motor… but i am no convinced.

      the method i have follow is this: https://reprappro.com/documentation/commissioning-introduction/calibration-duet/#X_Y_and_Z_axis_calibration

      This idea… what mistakes have....

      1 - My printer, a TLM, uses a Nema17 Stepper motor in extruder, with a Step of 1,8º
      2 - Think, i am not sure, i have to check, the extruder have a gear to drag de filament of external diam. 12mm
      3 - If external diam=12 mm, the perimeter is Per=2xPIXr, in this case Per=2 x Pi x 6 mm = 37.69 mm
      4 - If 1 step is 1,8º --> 360º / 1,8 = 200 steps for revolution
      5 - 1 revolution -->360º --> 200 steps --> 37.69 mm: 1 step advance --> (37.69/200) = 0,1884 extruded filament

      In gcode, E92, you adjusts the steps .... but ,

      A)- What are you adjusting? The steps in M92... what represent, 1 mm (notes in config.g, say that)? in teory, no. Why think this, i have this E92, in my config.g

      [[language]]
      M92 X160 Y160 Z160 E837 ; Set steps per mm
      
      

      If the theory show up its true, I suspect that no. When stepper motor, runs 837 steps, it would have to extrude: 837 x 0,1884 = 157,6908…. and NO. The theory its WRONG.

      What are the correct maths?
      I could light up someone?

      Thanks

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      • DADIYundefined
        DADIY
        last edited by

        Check out this guide - http://reprap.org/wiki/Triffid_Hunter%27s_Calibration_Guide#Measure

        Basically I'd disconnect your hot end, cut the filament flush with the extruder and extrude 100mm of filament not faster than 5mm/s and then measure what you get, You can then adjust the steps with this equation.

        G91 ;relative movement
        G1 E100 F300 ; extrude 100mm at 5mm/s

        new_e_steps = old_e_steps * (100 / distance_actually_moved)

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        • deckingmanundefined
          deckingman
          last edited by

          What you've linked to seems to be a way to load the filament so I can see why you are confused. There are better guides such as this one http://reprap.org/wiki/Triffid_Hunter%27s_Calibration_Guide. Or simply put "Calibrating a 3D printer extruder" orr some such into your favourite search engine.

          Edit. Typing at the same time as DADIY (funny how we both chose the same guide).

          Ian
          https://somei3deas.wordpress.com/
          https://www.youtube.com/@deckingman

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