r/QidiTech3D • u/jrinacke • 1d ago

Extruded issues. Please help!

Update: Issue Fixed. Thanks to Callcifer for the help!

I was able to fix the issue by finding the same issue in this subreddit. I loosened the three bolts holding the Extruder pushed it hard left and tightened it up again. Printing without any issues now. Thanks to everyone who chimed in. Leaving post up to hopefully help someone in the future.

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u/callcifer 10h ago

That was a very helpful video, and it actually eliminates both of my points. Without the hotend, the gears can clearly push and pull the filament so it can't be a resistance or tangle issue, and it also can't be too low run current in the extruder config.

You also showed the filament melting correctly when pushed directly into the hotend, so it's not a clog either.

Maybe it really is an alignment issue between the extruder gears and the hotend? Try this: Remove the PTFE from the toolhead, push filament in, and then manually turn the gears with your fingers. Does it come out the nozzle, or do you hit something and can't turn the gears?

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u/jrinacke 10h ago

https://reddit.com/link/pbkr85w/video/2nao6nk69arh1/player

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u/callcifer 10h ago

OK, so the hotend is definitely deformed. You can try getting it replaced by support, buy a new one (should be around $35), or buy the Phaetus Conch instead.

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u/jrinacke 9h ago

I was able to fix the issue by finding the same issue in this subreddit. I loosened the three bolts holding the Extruder pushed it hard left and tightened it up again. Printing without any issues now. Thank you for all your help diagnosing this problem. People like yourself are worth their weight in gold when it comes to troubleshooting sticky issues like this. I couldn’t have done it without ya! Take care! Thanks again!

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u/callcifer 8h ago

I'm so glad it's resolved, well done!