PINDA Probe Problem  

RE: PINDA Probe Problem

OK ... I did a PINDA probe test that I saw on a post here ... put metal object in front of probe to see if it returns value of 1

IT is returning value

Maybe recalibrate Z-Axis somehow ... 

When printer does bed test at beginning of print it takes nozzle right down to the bed.

RE: PINDA Probe Problem

Hi Squidrax

have you tried holding the metal against the pinda with one hand, and wiggling the cable bundle behind the X carriage, with the other whilst watching the LCD Sensor Status screen, see if there is an intermittent break in the Pinda wire? 
If the status changes when you wiggle the cable, it is likely that one of the wires has gone faulty.

I have replaced a couple of pinda wires...  
Regards Joan

if you have a broken Pinda wire, you can make a repair like this.

RE: PINDA Probe Problem

Thank You for reply

Just daw that on YouTube ... stays 1 as I wiggled cables.

Had some little buildup on side "cone" of nozzle. Gently cleaned it off.

PINDA seems in good shape.

Would I do something like a recalibration of Z axis ?

Would I reboot to factory setting and go through wizard ?

Thank you SO much for your help !!!

RE: PINDA Probe Problem

Re-adjusted the PINDA height ... and it is running.

Feel like a panic baby 🙂

Thanks for helping me learn this !!!

RE: PINDA Probe Problem

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