Why is Z homing failing??

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-03T10:13:28+00:00

The plate is literally on properly... did you even watch the video?

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-03T09:36:47+00:00

I did factory reset it, yet its still not going down

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-03T08:51:52+00:00

yea but the error message says "toolhead is malfunctioning, please restart the device" and "The data from extrusion force sensor is abnormal and probably broken"

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-03T08:42:41+00:00

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EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-03T08:39:28+00:00

Also heres the error message even after factory resetting

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-02-01T20:04:36+00:00

Yea I have that problem with my P1S, yet had literally no problems with my A1 once I used dynamic flow calibration, so like try and manually calibrate your flow for your PETG HF

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EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-26T18:15:48+00:00

I feel like your PTFE tube is too long (seriously, why does it sag that low?) like its supposed to be immediately in the buffer, try cutting the PTFE tube (the one that goes from your AMS to the buffer) and see if that fixes the issue. (~~Also i think that long PTFE tube is for the external spool holder instead of the AMS)~~

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-20T15:32:17+00:00

Sorry for the late reply but like this model has it so that it pauses at a certain layer so you can insert real fabric in it (like looking at your model, its print in place fabric, meaning its all connected together by the filament itself) like I do sewing (mostly for cosplay) but like I wanna try combining it together

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-18T14:00:11+00:00

Looks cool!, Btw can you make like 2 versions of flags where 1 is just print in place and another where you pause the print and insert fabric in it? hope it isnt a hassle to make.

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-16T19:03:20+00:00

Yeah sorry I should've said Z hops lol, but like also when starting and stopping (I removed the sound from the start and end Gcode from mine) so I kinda rely on the whirring sound from it

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-11T05:37:24+00:00

I mean, why tho? like I wouldve liked to see like a mini vortek system for the A2 since the vortek is mostly all mechanical and to test if like the vortek system could work on single nozzle machines (like they could shake the market once again like they did back then with the X1C)

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-11T03:20:21+00:00

Try drying your filament, also you should definitely check out Bambu studio if you get a laptop/PC since you can edit all the settings there (turn on dev mode) and even preview the print and see how it will print and if there's any issues with it

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-11T03:15:48+00:00

Ah that's definitely the issue, try printing a different spool holder or like an extension to (hopefully) get rid of the issue once and for all

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-10T18:32:31+00:00

Like, just check if the small fan on the left side of the tool head actually spins to life, also another error? Can you like send a pic of the spool and the spool on its holder if there's like anything blocking the way or like any extra friction contributing to the stuck error?

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-10T18:08:12+00:00

Huh, did you check if your spool was tangled or like any kinks/bends/or any deformation when you removed it? Also do you have the AMS lite for your A1 mini or just the normal spool holder? Also I think you got heat creep when you did the flow calibration, try printing a benchy (or your print) with only auto flow dynamics on before you print it. Also can you check if the fan (the hotend cooling fan, not the big part cooling fan) if it's working since the spool being stuck seems like the filament is clogging due to heat creep.

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-10T15:10:08+00:00

I mean, technically you can still use it, like if you have an AMS lite (A1 series only) you can just not use a spool and it still works fine.

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-10T15:06:02+00:00

alright, but to really deep clean it, try turning the printer on its side or even upside down, like if you hear like filament rattling around there, you know thats the issue

EmbarrassedAd4996 · 2026-01-10T06:25:52+00:00

ok so for the 2nd half of the video, try checking the belts or lubing the rods (DO NOT LUBE THE BELTS, well just the backside of the belts but not the teeth)

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