Y Axis jumping belt?
After initially printing just fine, I did not get a chance to use my printer for a few weeks.
Now I've come back to it I'm seeing an alarming problem at the bed height check at the start of a print.
It seems a if it's hitting something and the belt is jumping the cogs? But I can move the Y axis with octoprint just fine....
Here's a link to the video:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10aC_xLOhUq37uadEJnKv5zhDqvIc4bd_
Best Answer by rmm200:
UBolts a bit too tight can squeeze the bearings, causing a bind.
If it is all smooth now you are fine.
RE: Y Axis jumping belt?
Never mind,.... Lubricant!
RE: Y Axis jumping belt?
Don't let lubricant hide a bind.
Make sure you can manually slide the carriage to each end and it feels smooth.
Glad it is working!
RE: Y Axis jumping belt?
Don't let lubricant hide a bind.
Make sure you can manually slide the carriage to each end and it feels smooth.
Glad it is working!
I went to the lube after I tried moving the bed manually with the power switched off. It was 'stiff' in the middle of the bed.
After I lubed it it was very smooth,..
Are there other reasons (apart from lack of lube) that would cause the stiffness?
RE: Y Axis jumping belt?
UBolts a bit too tight can squeeze the bearings, causing a bind.
If it is all smooth now you are fine.