can't meet and hold the temp

[matajuro]

I have been able to print a total of 5 objects since I got my bot
built. Then the problems started...

First my HBP shorted one of the contact pads snapped off of the
thermister. I tried to remedy this by desoldering every thing and
flipping the board over and using that side. (but it is lower power
and takes for ever to heat up). Now I can't get the ABS to stick to
the platform long enough for the build to get any where. the ABS will
come up off the board before it can make a second pass.

Also My plastruder Is no longer able to meet the set temp in control
panel it is always 5-10C short of reaching the target temp. The HBP is
now the same way what gives?

[juniortan.operator204]

1. have you tried increasing the power to both heaters? try tuning via
the pot resistor just below the MOSFETs
2. alternatively, try to use a relay for your HBP - this allows more
power to the plastruder - I was experiencing intermittent loss of
power to the DC motor, and the relay helped a lot