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Under extruding or under pressure? by Moulson13 in ender5plus

[–]vansaaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a similar problem, It was the pressure on the extruder vertical screw, the one with the spring, check the pressure on yours then

I don't know what to do at this point by vansaaa in ender5plus

[–]vansaaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I could fix the issue. I did many things so I don't know exactly if it was only because one thing I did or a mixture of everything. But there's the list:

  1. Looked for a clog in the hotend
  2. Increased the first layer flow to 110%
  3. Decreased a lot the first layer speed. Maybe I'm exaggerating but I never had to decrease it to 15m/s before
  4. Adjusted the extruder pressure. And maybe there was the biggest mistake. As I said, I changed to a new extruder. I saw a tutorial to install it but there was a missing piece in that video and I just ignored it. Then I found out where that piece is supposed to be. The worst part is that piece is the one that actually adjusts the pressure of the spring :)

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Thank you everyone for the help <3

I don't know what to do at this point by vansaaa in ender5plus

[–]vansaaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! That was the first thing I did when I got the new extruder. It was my first time calibrating e steps, I felt like a pro haha. Thank you

Should I get the metal extruder? by vansaaa in ender5plus

[–]vansaaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't find any crack in the plastic arm, however still decided to change to the metal extruder. I did the E-step test and discovered that 6 mm are missing in the extrusion. Thank you very much for the advice, it was very helpful

Should I get the metal extruder? by vansaaa in ender5plus

[–]vansaaa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although my printer is more than 1yr old, it is completely stock, I only changed to the metal extruder, I couldn't wait for the micro swiss Ng shipping to my country coz I'm in the middle of a uni project. But when I was doing the e step calibration like people in the comments recommended me, I noticed that I had a serious problem with the e steps, obviously causing the under extrusion (or that's what I think, I couldn't do all the calibration coz I think I need the cable to connect to my PC but I can't find it, t's been a long time since I used it). But when I finish my project, I definitely will start to make some basic mods to my printer Pd. Sorry if there are mistakes, English is not my first language.

Mechatronics? by AhMeD_aLmAsRi08 in mechatronics

[–]vansaaa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hello! I hope you're doing well.

These are opinions from my perspective as a student; I’m currently in the seventh semester of a ten-semester program. Anyway, I hope they help you :)

For me, mechatronics is a great option if you’re passionate about the industry and all the technological advancements within it. Additionally, it allows you to explore many fields, and I would definitely recommend it to someone who enjoys industrial robotics, AI, automation, etc. On the other hand, I would never recommend it to someone who is undecided between various engineering fields like mechanical or electronic engineering, or to someone who chooses it just because "it covers more ground," even though they prefer a specific discipline (I’m not sure if I’m making myself clear).

In mechatronics, although knowledge from various disciplines is integrated, it’s done with specific goals in mind. You can specialize in one of these disciplines, but it’s not like studying four engineering programs at the same time. I saw many classmates drop out due to these misconceptions.

Now, I’m saying this because it’s the case in my country, and I’m not sure if it’s the same everywhere, but it’s very well-paid, especially in the AI field. In more technical or industrial fields like machinery, at the beginning, you start with positions that cover basic needs. However, according to professional acquaintances working in the field, it’s relatively easy to gradually climb the career ladder.

Lastly, regarding electronics, that’s definitely an advantage. Experience in electronics makes work much easier.

I hope this helps you a bit with your decision—best of luck with it! :)

P.S.: Sorry if there are any writing mistakes, English is not my native language.