Hi, I can't print on the Axis and 'm running out of ideas what else to try. While I'm far from being a pro, I'm not new to 3D printing and I have another printer running paralell.
I managed to assemble the Axis wthout too many problems.
I did all the tests and calibrations in Stage 9 including Auto-Levelling and Z-Offset. All looks pretty well set, nozzle close to surface.
I have Cura 4.71 (due to the other printer) and added the Makertech settings (with version change as described in another post in this forum). I sliced Benchy as described in Stage 10, Axis connected via USB/pronterface.
When I send the printhead to the home position, it still looks goood, but as soon as I start the print, the nozzle visibly goes to distance to the surface. It tries to print the first layer into the air. M114 reports position Z.24.
I guess the problem is somewhere in the Cura settings, but I can't find anything changing it.
(sliced several times with different settings. repeated auto-leveing and lots of Z-Offset adjustments)
Anyone another idea, please?
Johannes, many thanks.
My Cura g-code is exactly as you state. I don't think anymore it's Cura's fault. I fixed with a manual input as decribed above and currently the Axis is printing. More optimizing and fine-tuning necessary, but generally I'm content.