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  1. castmemberzack

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    Nope. It does rattle the extruder a little bit. Is there a list of what could be loose so I can tight anything tomorrow?

    Also, how do I tighten the belt?
     
    #81 castmemberzack, May 30, 2016
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    With PLA/ABS that could just be a symptom of extruding a bit too hot.
    When you do that the filament will want to stick to the hottest part (the nozzle).

    If dropping the temperature a bit doesn't help then yes, you might want remove and clean the brass nozzle.
    It can't be too much of a problem if your test for extruding 100mm extruded the correct amount.
     
    #82 mark tomlinson, May 30, 2016
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    The X belt has a ziptie right in the belt that you can see. Here is how mine looks (I modified the zipties a little):

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    The Y belt has screws on the ends of the rails (the crossbrace) that you can easily get to. Lift the bed and look at the belt and I think it will be obvious where the adjustment is.
     
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    If the extruder is lose and moving around id make sure the quick release is tight.

    The belt as mark said has a zip tie on the carriage. Mine was maxed so i cut it and made mine look like marks so i could tighten it up. Hopefully you have enough there to tighten it. Keep us posted
     
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    Just saw your video. Too hot. The flow looks to even to be a clog IMO
     
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    My ziptie is completely cut off. I'm a bit afraid to cut it because god forbid I have to exchange it again. How do I tighten the threaded rods? Could that be the issue?
     
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    Tighten the threaded rod ? Maybe share a photo of your belt as im not understanding what you mean
     
    #87 Geof, May 30, 2016
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    Retraction settings?
     
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    Retraction Distance: 1.00mm.

    Extra restart: 0

    Vertical lift: 0

    Retraction Speed: 1800 mm/min
     
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    What filament, name brand, model, maybe link? What speed?
     
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    Well the threaded screw things that make the Z axis go up and down are kind of loose and wobbly.

    Here's a pic of the belt: http://imgur.com/a/LbZDb
     
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    PLA, Hatchbox. Speed is at 2200 I believe.
     
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    Still sounds like you need to tighten your belt.
    Yes, you might have to cut off and replace a zip tie as part of that process,
     
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    Unfortunately you will need to cut off that zip tie. I do suggest doing it just like @mark tomlinson picture.
     
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    I'll give it a go if you guys think it's worth it. Can I ask for one of you guys to pluck your belt so I can see how tight it should be?
     
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    It should twang :). Mine twangs lol. I know it sounds ridiculous but it either thuds...or twangs lol
     
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    The z rods on the r1+ are built into the stepper motor. There is no way to tighten but the smooth rod keeps your carriage straight unless the leadscrews are just terrible.
     
    #97 Geof, May 30, 2016
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    Like this?
     
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    My only fear is that if I need to exchange they'll say I tried to mod it or something. This is standard right? This isn't considered like modding it?
     
    #99 castmemberzack, May 30, 2016
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    No. This is maintenance. You are eventually going to have to do this to any belt driven printer.

    Like changing the oil in a car...
     
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