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i3 Y-axis drifting

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 10:23 pm
by frovin
Hi,

I have problems with my Y-axis (the heat bed). It's drifting slightly, and mostely in the lower layers. This is what a test print looks like when printed in transparent PLA at 200/70 C. If I do a test print and return the nozzle to 0,0,0 the printer is still in calibration, so it's not the stepper loosing steps or something like that. I tried increasing and decreasing the belt tension without any change in result. My own guess is that the threaded rods on the Z-axis are not 100% straight ?

Any suggestions are welcome !

Re: i3 Y-axis drifting

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 6:39 pm
by frovin
The problem has been solved. I was the wheel inside belt pulley in the y-axis which did not rune totally smooth. I loosend the diagonal screw a little, and that was it.

Re: i3 Y-axis drifting

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 3:20 am
by leoval
Hi!!!

I have the same problem too!

Here is the photo showing the displacement...
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Please, if anyone know how to calibrate or solve the problem, we appreciate the contribution!!!

I have a Geeetech Prusa I3 Pro C.

Thanks a los and have a nice day!!!

Leo

Re: i3 Y-axis drifting

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 10:32 am
by Admin
frovin wrote:The problem has been solved. I was the wheel inside belt pulley in the y-axis which did not rune totally smooth. I loosend the diagonal screw a little, and that was it.
:D good