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by swittmann
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Print Quality
Topic: Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods
Replies: 9
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Re: Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods

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Before and After

So much better. Thank you :)
by swittmann
Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Print Quality
Topic: Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods
Replies: 9
Views: 20329

Re: Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods

Much appreciated!
I purchased some new threaded rod which made very little difference.
I've printed out a couple of these but have not installed them just yet.
I'll install them over the weekend and see how it goes.
by swittmann
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: Print Quality
Topic: Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods
Replies: 9
Views: 20329

Prusa i3 Aluminium - Z Axis threaded rods

I'll start by saying this is my first 3d printer, and this is the first time I'm posting here.
I have a Geeetech Prusa i3 Aluminium.

I'm getting quite decent print quality + some terrible z banding.
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I pulled the z supports off and ran the head up and down.
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One of my ...