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3D Printer Parts Print

Overview

Started with a head fan mod print which turned out perfect.

Printer Troubleshooting

Problem

- Bed level issues
- Extruder not pushing material
- Printer bucking and popping

Solution

1. Cleaned the nozzle
2. Disassembled and cleaned the extruder head
3. Replaced the tube
4. Attempted firmware update (encountered issues with Arduino IDE)
5. Installed Uptanium bed level kit
- Contacted Uptanium support for install files
- Used commands: m502, m851 z0, m500, g28, m851 z-x.xx
- Installed Marlin 2.01 firmware directly from .hex file

Notes

- Uptanium bed level kit significantly improved printer performance
- Direct firmware installation without Arduino IDE was successful
- Uptanium support was helpful

Uptanium Bed Level Kit

Summary

Installation of the Uptanium bed level kit resolved multiple issues with the Ender 5 printer.

Key Points

- Improved bed leveling
- Enhanced print quality
- Firmware update to Marlin 2.01
- Direct .hex file installation method
- Uptanium support and resources were valuable

Print Quality Improvement

Overview

Print quality has improved over time.

Steps

- Initial prints were shaky
- Subsequent prints turned out better

Notes

- Continuous improvement in print quality observed