diff --git a/docs/_config.yml b/docs/_config.yml index 4a613844..1a775a77 100644 --- a/docs/_config.yml +++ b/docs/_config.yml @@ -40,11 +40,11 @@ exclude: - CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md aux_links: - "GitHub": + " GitHub": - "https://github.com/VzBoT3D" - "Ko-Fi": + " Ko-Fi": - https://ko-fi.com/vez3d - "Discord": + " Discord": - https://discord.gg/vzbot # Makes Aux links open in a new tab. Default is false diff --git a/docs/general/troubleshooting.md b/docs/general/troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b574cf6a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/general/troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Maintenance +parent: misc-info # temporarily here to clean up the sidebar links +--- + +# Troubleshooting + +Troubleshoot common problems with your printer + +## Printer homes in the wrong corner + +<<<<<<< HEAD +Ensure your stepper motors are set up to rotate in the correct direction. +[\[Stepper\] - Configuration reference](https://www.klipper3d.org/Config_Reference.html#stepper) (Klipper docs) + +Ensure the endstop positions for all axes are set correctly. +See `position_endstop:` under your `[stepper]` configuration section. + +======= +>>>>>>> b9a94e9f1a7ddb0830a97d54fbee0f9745e9c60e +## Prints are mirrored + +You most likely have your motors set up wrong or mirrored. Make sure the physical motors match their counterpart configuration in your `printer.cfg` configuration file. + +[Verify stepper motors - Configuration checks](https://www.klipper3d.org/Config_checks.html#verify-stepper-motors) (Klipper docs) + +## Printer won't home + +Are the endstops connected? The stock VzBot uses mechanical endstops for homing. + +Klipper Docs have more information on checking endstop status and/or configuring sensorless homing + +* [Verify endstops - Configuration checks](https://www.klipper3d.org/Config_checks.html#verify-endstops) (Klipper docs) +* [Sensorless homing - TMC drivers](https://www.klipper3d.org/TMC_Drivers.html?h=sensorless#sensorless-homing) (Klipper docs) + +## Printer is losing position + +This can sometimes be caused by lost steps due to excessive speed, acceleration or both. +Ensure your printer is not set up to use StealthChop. SpreadCycle is preferred, as it has better accuracy and less likelihood of losing steps. + +* [Tuning motor current - TMC drivers](https://www.klipper3d.org/TMC_Drivers.html?h=sensorless#tuning-motor-current) (Klipper docs) +* [Setting "spreadCycle" vs "stealthChop" Mode - TMC drivers](https://www.klipper3d.org/TMC_Drivers.html?h=sensorless#setting-spreadcycle-vs-stealthchop-mode) (Klipper docs) + +[**Next:** Maintenance →](./maintenance){: .btn .btn-doc} diff --git a/docs/vz235_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md b/docs/vz235_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md index cd47ec2d..191c80b1 100644 --- a/docs/vz235_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md +++ b/docs/vz235_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md @@ -158,16 +158,16 @@ Next up is our 48V lines. If using Wago's you run a +V line to the top Wago and a -V to the Bottom Wago. From there we can start distributing it to our 5160's. -![48V setup](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/48V_Setup.jpeg) +![48V setup](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/48V_Setup.jpg) Plug in a Wire to the +V side of the wago and run it to your 5160. Put it in the Bottom slot like shown in the picture below. Plug in a wire to the -V side of the Wago and run it to your 5160. Put it in the second slot of the 5160 like shown below. -![5160_48V](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V.jpeg) +![5160_48V](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V.jpg) Now do this for all your 5160's like you see down below. That's all the wiring you have to do for 48V. -![5160_48V_complete](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V_Complete.jpeg) +![5160_48V_complete](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V_Complete.jpg) One last IMPORTANT step to do is to link your 24V - to your 48V -. Like you see Below i used a piece of wire to connect my 24V Negative Wago to my 48V Negative Wago. diff --git a/docs/vz330_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md b/docs/vz330_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md index 2e6a74eb..a09d0cb5 100644 --- a/docs/vz330_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md +++ b/docs/vz330_mellow/electronics/Mellow Super8 V1.3.md @@ -157,17 +157,17 @@ Next up is our 48V lines. If using Wago's you run a +V line to the top Wago and a -V to the Bottom Wago. From there we can start distributing it to our 5160's. -![48V setup](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/48V_Setup.jpeg) +![48V setup](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/48V_Setup.jpg) Plug in a Wire to the +V side of the wago and run it to your 5160. Put it in the Bottom slot like shown in the picture below. Plug in a wire to the -V side of the Wago and run it to your 5160. Put it in the second slot of the 5160 like shown below. -![5160_48V](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V.jpeg) +![5160_48V](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V.jpg) Now do this for all your 5160's like you see down below. That's all the wiring you have to do for 48V. -![5160_48V_complete](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V_Complete.jpeg) +![5160_48V_complete](../../assets/images/manual/vz235_printed/electronics/5160_48V_Complete.jpg) One last IMPORTANT step to do is to link your 24V - to your 48V -. Like you see Below i used a piece of wire to connect my 24V Negative Wago to my 48V Negative Wago.