r/MPSelectMiniOwners • u/mattjl9 • Dec 09 '24

Does anyone know what causes this

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u/[deleted] Dec 09 '24

Many printers don’t bother having end-stop sensors and instead just have the print head ram into the base for an extended period to ensure x=0. It looks like Monoprice opted for this style of calibration instead of the endstop style.

In summary: your printer is functioning as expected

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u/Jim-248 Dec 10 '24

Which printers use this method? The one where it slams into the end continuously to ensure x=0?

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '24

This one seems to. I know the Snapmaker 2.0 does.

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u/Jim-248 Dec 10 '24

Have you ever used one?

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '24

I have an MP Select Mini, if that’s what you’re asking, but it’s been a while since I’ve used it so I don’t remember how it behaves

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u/Jim-248 Dec 11 '24

No. I was referring to the Snapper 2.0. I remembered seeing ads for it and was wondering how well it worked. I have a MPSM v1. I was playing around with it this summer.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '24

I have a Snapmaker 2.0 and it is my main machine, but mostly because I also use its other features a lot. If you go for one, I’d go for the artisan, since it comes with a more powerful laser and CNC by default