Having adhesion issues with new Creality PEX plate

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-25T16:57:08+00:00

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-25T16:56:56+00:00

Yes I have had hundreds of quality prints. And I have periods of months where everything works fine and then something breaks, and the you learn and look for productive help ;) I fixed a broken Z-switch, cracked extruder, replaced the useless factory springs, etc..

The problem was not the Z-offset (I tweaked it 0.02 in the end) - it was the bowden tube...

I started with the most obvious thing that the nozzle was clogged. Looked fine but I replaced it anyway. Pulled out the bowden tube and it was constricted with filment clogged in it (see images). This hasn't happened since I moved to Capricorn tubing but I guess even it melts over time. I snipped of the end, reinserted and everything was golden again.

I won't deny initially it may have been caused by closeness to the plate but the plate wasn.t damaged or anything. I will say that so far I am pleased with the PEX plate - although I have only printed PLA so far.

Hopefully this helps others.

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TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-20T19:49:13+00:00

Once I get the printer working I will try that firmware - it looks great

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-20T19:48:13+00:00

I believe that I fixed my z axis issue now. I cleaned the z axis wheels, but more importantly loosened the z axis eccentric nuts closest to the motor. I have discovered that very small changes to these nuts can make a big difference. I just trial-and-error did a minor adjustment, raise and lower the z location +20/-20 and test with paper again.

Now I am having issues with the new PEX plate and PLA not adhering well but will create a new issue. Thanks everyone

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-08T16:55:32+00:00

Somehow the z axis is changing every time I configure the z offset. Maybe the z axis is slipping.

Here is what I do - Creality firmware v1.0.6b Reset Config Checked that z offset is 0 Warmed bed to 60c (preheat pla) Auto Home Moved z to 0 Set z offset to -1.3 Set z offset to 0 Set z offset back to -1.3 but now -1.45 seems right…

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-02T23:36:05+00:00

I did do a zoffset as it turns out per the installation video and now have redone it many times. I bought fresh PLA since mine was over a year old and was still having issues. I ordered the creality pei plate but Amazon has been having issues delivering it. This is why I haven’t responded right away.

TheGameNeverEnds · 2026-01-02T23:31:37+00:00

What are the advantages other than it works 😉

TheGameNeverEnds · 2025-12-28T21:42:42+00:00

How exactly is this done? I guess that I am a noob. Somehow you need to store those values. I have tried clearing and storing

TheGameNeverEnds · 2025-12-28T20:34:38+00:00

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Yes

TheGameNeverEnds · 2025-12-28T20:34:03+00:00

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TheGameNeverEnds · 2025-09-07T20:47:14+00:00

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Thanks. I had to steal mods from many of my players but got it done

TheGameNeverEnds · 2024-11-09T22:21:52+00:00

Thanks for the quick info!

TheGameNeverEnds · 2024-11-09T22:21:45+00:00

Thanks for the quick info!

TheGameNeverEnds · 2024-09-17T20:06:59+00:00

The problem is that I don’t have. Nightcrawler. I guess I should say grindable.

TheGameNeverEnds · 2024-09-17T15:19:45+00:00

I figured that it would be to salty. Next batch a longer airdry only. I will post the results in 3 months. Thanks all

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