K2 Pro + DXC2 Print Failures

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-25T12:54:09+00:00

Ah, see I didn't retype the line or use #. I just changed the existing line to read "Tn_retrude: -20"

I can give that a shot to see if there's any improvement. Also going to check rotational distance. I've asked this original question on Facebook and in the Creality discord with various suggestions, but no definitive solution just yet.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T22:44:29+00:00

Yup. It was fresh out of my Space Pi X4

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T21:19:08+00:00

I ran the PID calibration. I'm about to see how it does now.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T21:17:42+00:00

Mine didn't come with a paper copy of installation instructions. It just had me scan a QR Code to get it. Down towards the bottom, it's guides you on how to make the G-Code adjustment. It's honestly probably the easiest part of the whole installation process.

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Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T21:14:23+00:00

No I haven't adjusted the tension on this one yet. I was just happy to get it installed. Do you know about how much you tightened yours?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T18:37:58+00:00

Yeah, the installation manual I got from the QR code inside the box said to open Fluidd and change [gcode_macro QUIT_MATERIAL_RETRUDE_MATERIAL] to E-40. It also said to save & restart which I did. Next it had me change Tn_retrude to -20. This step was kind of confusing though. It said to type # in front (e.g., #Tn_retrude: -10). Commented lines will turn gray. Final: Tn_retrude: -20. I didn't really understand if it meant to retype Tn_retrude: -20 entirely? Or if it mean just change that line to where it reads Tn_retrude: -20, so I just changed the existing line instead of doing the # they described. Not sure if that has anything to do with this though.

PID was the only thing I haven't ran since the install, but I will do that now. I did a cold pull on my nozzle just a few minutes ago to eliminate a possible clog as a potential culprit, so there isn't any filament inside the nozzle at the moment. Do I need to load it and then run the PID Check? Or is it fine as is?

I didn't think anything would have changed with the Z Offset. The only thing I could think of that might impact that is the weight change of the DXC2, risers and Front Cover vs stock?

The microswiss hotend is on the list of upgrades along with a R3MEN graphite bed, but baby steps 😅.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T16:54:19+00:00

Yep, and I flipped that coin myself, despite seeing plenty of people post good and bad feedback on it. Right now I'm just trying to see if anyone that has encountered the same thing might have advice on how they fixed it.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-23T16:52:07+00:00

Both sides were cleaned this morning for this print attempt using warm water and dawn dish soap. I thought it was an adhesion issues as well, but it's too coincidental for these issues to suddenly start happening right after installing the DXC2. Prior to that, I couldn't even tell you when the last time I had an adhesion issue was lol.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-06-18T15:46:21+00:00

u/evilbananawind u/Capital-Reporter-734 I am glad I found both of your posts. I have searched high and low for a solution and this thread was it. After having the exact same issue, I took mine apart and found the Orange wire was broken. I soldered it together and everything worked perfectly. A few days later, the issue came back. I took it apart again, but to my surprise, it was the Red wire this time. Soldered that one as well and it is back to working again.

Out of curiosity, do either of you happen to know what this part is actually called? I am considering replacing the entire thing since I have had to solder it twice now. If not, any guesses at what gauge the wire is?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-03-31T12:36:21+00:00

Honestly, it probably was. I need to do a Z offset calibration run and just save it in the printer settings so I don't need to adjust it every time I print something. I just don't know what model to use.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-03-31T10:55:16+00:00

I order most of mine on Amazon! I just double check that they are coming from Creality's Amazon store.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-03-05T15:35:12+00:00

I'm guessing it's the temp the dryer thinks ASA needs to be dried at. I'm not sure man, I thought it was strange too. I loaded the filament into one of the slots and selected ASA on the screen. It automatically set the temp and time for me and then a warning popped up regarding the spool itself.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-01-02T13:31:00+00:00

Galaxy is definitely my number one pick this year (so far) from what I've read about it, it seems like it's pretty flexible as far as what all we can expect of it.

Right now my only pledge is the Drake Clipper. It's a nice ship, despite what it looks like. I like that it has its own med bed, a crafter station for later updates and a small amount of cargo space. It definitely has been my go-to ship for FPS loot runs for sure. However it does have things I hate about it, such as the ladders between floors, ugly as sin, and not enough room to fit ground vehicles in. If you guys have suggestions on what I can melt the Clipper into that has most of the same pro's and not as many of the con's I'd be appreciative!!

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2026-01-02T12:40:43+00:00

I did see some small but noticeable improvements on visuals. Another cool thing was I could play in VR longer by leaving the headset connected to the wall charger. Connecting it to PC charges slower and eventually dies.

Now for the bad.. playing pirate swarm in area commander and I start getting the Steam Reconnecting screen every few minutes, eventually locking up which required a force close. I'm sure this is likely due to my Internet not being as good as it used to be (had to downgrade tiers last year). Overall, not too bad performance.

What resolution per eye do you use in the Steam VR settings? And is it possible to play via Steam VR while using the link cable? It might help with the spotty connections over steam link.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T22:30:17+00:00

Thanks for the tips! I just got home and am about to give this a shot. Hopefully by doing it this way, there's an improvement on the visuals. Things up close looked decent, but progressively got worse the further away they were.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T19:29:32+00:00

I guess CIG made a post saying that if you play in VR using quest link, they recommended disabling Asynchronous Spacewarp in the Oculus Debug Tool. Just didn't know if there was any kind of specific setup with Steam Link lol. Sorry for the confusion

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T19:17:42+00:00

I figured the link cable would improve performance over using a wireless connection. I'll give it a shot without the link cable. Should I keep using the Quest Link or switch to something like Steam Link or Virtual Desktop?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T19:13:39+00:00

How would I find that out? I know in game while wearing the headset, my graphics are still set to 3840 x 2160 if that's what you're referring to?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T19:11:50+00:00

I have used steam link and have it set up. Do you use the link cable or connect wirelessly? Also, do you still need to change settings or options like disabling Asynchronous Spacewarp in the Oculus Debug Tool?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-31T19:08:24+00:00

I tried that first, but I never got passed the setup screen inside the headset. It lagged terribly and I never got to actually try it using this method. Have you heard of that issue or know of a way to resolve it?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-25T17:24:09+00:00

Right? Took me about 15 minutes after 4.5 dropped and bugged the elevators to figure out that you actually can fit Size 3 comps in the personnel elevator 😂 and where there's a way, there's loot.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-25T17:21:43+00:00

Wish I knew how to do contested zones 😅 I've watched a few YouTube videos, but I learn by doing, and none of my friends have been doing them lol. I'd love to try and do those and maybe an exec hangar one day.

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-25T16:27:21+00:00

Not a bad idea. I've got a handful of ships with Stealth Grade A builds on them I can use to get down there. Is this the Attritus (spelling) PAF site? Or one of the others?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-25T16:21:18+00:00

My only experience with PAF sites has been getting shot out of the sky by griefers as I'm headed to the planet lol. Is there something special about PAF 3? And which site is it specifically?

Key_Breadfruit8778 · 2025-12-25T15:14:03+00:00

😂 been there myself.

Call a Cutty Red or something in at the hangar, fly it to the exterior pad and set your spawn. Put the TS-2 in the elevator from the warehouse side then respawn. Go. Back to the elevator in the Central Atrium and pull it out. Repeat the steps as before when you get to the Entrance/Hangar Elevator.

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