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SYMPTOM + TREATMENT FIELD GUIDE

Welcome to the Robot Repair Field Guide.

Below you will find a selection of guides for diagnosing and fixing any issues with your Buildini™ 3D Printer.

If you run into an issue that is not addressed in this guide or have questions, please contact our Robot Repair Team at hello@budmen.com.

Hitting Emergency Stop

Something has gone wrong with a print, and you need to stop it immediately.

Emergency Stop
HOW TO RESTART:
  1. Press the reset button.
  2. The reset button is located on the left side of your Buildini™. Pressing it equates to shutting off the power. Use it only for immediate cancellation.

Overuse of the reset button will improperly shut off the printer and cause issues with the circuit board. To shut off the Buildini™ correctly, bring the nozzle temperature to at least 35°C, then shut off the printer using the power switch.

Issue

Plastic Won't Extrude

You selected print, the printer heats up and homes, but no plastic comes out.

See the next few sections for a step-by-step guide on how to fix these possible causes.

Possible Cause

Nozzle Too Close to Build Platform

HOW TO DIAGNOSE:
  1. During the first layer of the print, is the extruder nozzle too close to the build platform?
  2. Does the extruder start clicking when it should be extruding?
  3. Is plastic being extruded, but excess material is being pushed around?

If yes, the nozzle is likely too close to the build platform.

Solution:
  1. Tighten the leveling knobs to lower the build platform.
  2. Run a test print to re-check first layer height.
  3. If needed, re-level the build platform.
Re-leveling build platform Re-leveling the build platform because the nozzle is too close.
Possible Cause

Clogged Nozzle

HOW TO DIAGNOSE:
  1. Preheat the printer to the correct temperature for your filament.
  2. Manually feed filament into the extruder by spinning the drive gear upwards.
  3. Is plastic extruding from the nozzle?
  4. Does the gear spin with resistance or stop completely?

If yes, the nozzle is likely clogged.

Solution:
  1. Increase the temperature by 5°C to 10°C above the recommended print temperature and try feeding filament. Never exceed 245°C on the Buildini™.
  2. Heat the nozzle to 240°C and remove the old filament.
  3. Use Clog Cleaner filament to push through the nozzle until all old filament is removed.
  4. Lower the nozzle temperature to 90°C to solidify the filament in the nozzle.
  5. Gently pull out the Clog Cleaner to remove the clogged material. Repeat the process until the filament is clean.
Clogged Nozzle Fix