[SOLUTION] X axis motor which is abnormally clicking
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:32 pm
Hi,
I was not able to finish any print without having a shifted print on the X axis on my new Mecreator 2.
In fact, I got something like this:
I was retrying several times without any success...
I know what you are thinking : he is printing too fast.
I already slowed the print down...
I noticed that a stepper motor was doing a regular click. I did start the printer and began to move manually the X and Y axis: That was the X axis.
That sounds weird to have one stepper clicking and I decided today to dismount it and check.
Once I got it in my hands, I put my ear against it and started to turn the way I heard it clicking. Nothing.
I decided to mount it back and executed the same print.
One image is better than 1000 words:
To conclude: Even if the manufacturer is claiming that your printer is alright from the beginning, feel free to invest time (and dismount) if you have any doubt.
Have a nice day!
I was not able to finish any print without having a shifted print on the X axis on my new Mecreator 2.
In fact, I got something like this:
- shift1.jpg (133.03 KiB) Viewed 5220 times
- shift2.jpg (149.13 KiB) Viewed 5220 times
I know what you are thinking : he is printing too fast.
I already slowed the print down...
I noticed that a stepper motor was doing a regular click. I did start the printer and began to move manually the X and Y axis: That was the X axis.
- stepper.jpg (307.02 KiB) Viewed 5220 times
That sounds weird to have one stepper clicking and I decided today to dismount it and check.
Once I got it in my hands, I put my ear against it and started to turn the way I heard it clicking. Nothing.
I decided to mount it back and executed the same print.
One image is better than 1000 words:
- result2.jpg (281.23 KiB) Viewed 5220 times
Have a nice day!
