Summary
After installing a new MKS Base motherboard some prints came out shifted...in particular the larger and more complex prints, and combined prints...very frustrating!
I remembered that I had this problem before and it had something to do with the stepper motor..not the slicing, not the memory card, not the power instability :-)
For future reverence I post this installing addition.
The voltage is measured between the USB casing and the stepper motor potentiometer.
I currently set the potentiometer voltage to 1.2volt i.s.o. the advised 0.9/1.0.
Before adjusting the motors were quite warm (indication for a too high current/voltage), about 41°C...
After adjusting they were about 26°C, some 10°C above room-temperature.
A too high voltage causes the stepper motor to overshoot the next step, and also may cause to shake the (larger/higher) print loose.
At a too low voltage the motor might not be able to overcome the sliding resistance or displace the printed mass.
How I Designed This
Parts concerned
DIY motherboard MKS Base L V2.1
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3D-printer-DIY-motherboard-MKS-Base-L-V2-1-compatible-Marlin-integrated-board-high-performance-price/32880522500.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dj1SrWq
NEMA17 Stepper Motor
Printer: Prusa i3 RepRap
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/auto-and-large-plate-EI3-Single-extruder-large-200-280-200-prusa-i3-e3d-nozzle-3d/32711132622.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dFZticd
I was printing CableChainx4 from NedalLive:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2437440
More tips
Through some kind of blockage or overload your stepper may be (temporarily) o.o.o. (out of order).
I had some trouble with my extruder, so I switched from a one extruder setup to a two extruder setup.
Then I plugged the extruder into the second extruder connector but that didn't work.
Then I thought that my stepper was defective, so I tried it in the X and Y connector, which did not work as well. So...the stepper must be o.o.o. right?
It so happened that I had a new set of 5 steppers available, for a yet to build 3D printer (HyperCube). Tried them all, and all were failing.
Five new and defective steppers? Unlikely!
Long story short:
I switched all stepper motors and all X/Y/Z/E connectors live (with the power on).
This produces a surge current that blows out the stepper driver, destroying it beyond repair...
Just to be safe, I ordered 2 new controller boards, and will really remember never-ever to "hot-switch" my stepper connectors!!!
Otherwise, check your stepper motor voltage, maybe it's too low, or strangely too high.
Consult your supplier, or look it up; stepper motor tuning, or something like that.
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