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  1. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    I loosened the bearing/wheel on the side that was binding. It doesn't stick now. However, I checked to see if the belt moves up/down any while...
    Post by: PropLord, Aug 1, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  2. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    I replaced the belt, tightened it up a lot, and did another print. Y shifted a couple times, but far less than before. So, I tightened it even...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 29, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  3. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    Thanks! I tried slowing it down already. I used to be able to do 1.25-1.5 reasonably ok until this major issue popped up. It didn't even print...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  4. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    Upped it to 725, it gets pretty warm, it printed a bit better, but it's still slipping a good deal. Definitely a tooth slip. I think it is the...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  5. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    That's what it looks like, but the belt can't get tighter. One detail I forgot to mention was my glass bed broke a few months ago and I replaced...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  6. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    My memory was off on the voltages, it was: X: .500v Y: .520v Z: .850v E: .500v I upped Y again, and X just for good measure. The new numbers are:...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  7. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    The Elegoo A4988s were all set between .590v - .612v when I checked the voltage after I had replaced them. (I replaced all the drivers, by the...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  8. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    I just got the drivers. I assumed they would be plug and play, lol... no. So I guess I need to adjust the potentiometers anyway?
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  9. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    So, if they're tuned when they're made, wouldn't the 2 Z motors not have enough voltage running through once they're installed? If this is the...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  10. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    .405v had it running way too hot for comfort. The new "correct" numbers still have the Y motor slipping. It looks like I may need to at least...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  11. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    I tried the new settings: Y slips during infill (faster movements). Z went back to almost being "jerky" so I bumped it back up to .500v. I upped...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  12. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    I set all my motors except for Z to .275v at first. Z was set to 500. As the video on the thread page suggested. Z looks printed ok. But X and Y...
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  13. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    How might I go about doing that? Also, I forgot to mention that my print settings were: 300 microns - 0.15 infill. Everything else was default.
    Post by: PropLord, Jul 22, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  14. PropLord
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    Partial Answer Click / Pop on Z axis (R1)

    Hey, I'm back. With more problems. I swear, I've had more fails than successes since I've gotten this printer. Anyways... I thought my problem...
    Thread by: PropLord, Jul 21, 2017, 33 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
  15. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    Well... I'm worried that if I get too excited I'll jynx it. (not 100% serious about that, of course) But so far, the re-scaling is FIXED! Thank...
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 14, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  16. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    I'll go ahead and do that then. I am getting super excited that this might fix it. Thanks again! I probably never would have though of doing that.
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  17. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    Yes, the Left coupler is fine. I held the Right coupler and spun the rod both ways. I didn't hold the Left coupler and spin the Right rod ;) I...
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  18. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    Ok I did the first test you suggested. -While holding the Left coupler, I attempted to twist the rod, and it didn't budge. However the Right side...
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 11, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  19. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    Sorry I haven't updated on my status. I've been sick with a hard core sinus infection all week. Fever and all. Thanks again for your help! I...
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 10, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
  20. PropLord
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    Answered Strange rescaling during print?

    Presumably I have the 8mm rods. There are 21~ threads per inch.
    Post by: PropLord, Mar 6, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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