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Frederik Nilaus
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Layershift

Hey, I'm having a bunch of problems with layer shift in both the x- and y-direction. I have tried both loosing and tightening the x- and y-axis, but nothing seems to help... can anyone help with this ?

Posted : 24/02/2020 9:53 pm
Neophyl
(@neophyl)
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RE: Layershift

First thing to check is that your pulley grub screws are still tight. 

Posted : 24/02/2020 10:10 pm
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doug.k4
(@doug-k4)
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RE: Layershift

What version of the firmware are you using?

Posted : 25/02/2020 2:30 am
Frederik Nilaus
(@frederik-nilaus)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Layershift

@neophyl

Yes I have checked this on both the x- and y-axis

 

Posted : 25/02/2020 7:10 am
Frederik Nilaus
(@frederik-nilaus)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Layershift

@doug-k4

I currently running 4.0.3, but I have also tried with 4.0.2

Posted : 25/02/2020 7:11 am
doug.k4
(@doug-k4)
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RE: Layershift
Posted by: @frederik-nilaus

@doug-k4

I currently running 4.0.3, but I have also tried with 4.0.2

My MINI improved when going back to 4.0.2 (worse with 4.0.3), but apparently that is not the issue with yours.
Have you tried printing at a lower speed?  Not a great solution, but maybe gets you printing some useful parts.

Posted : 25/02/2020 3:21 pm
Texy
 Texy
(@texy)
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RE: Layershift

If you have checked the grub screws and happy with the belt tension, then I would contact online support.

Texy

Posted : 26/02/2020 9:16 am
Clemens M.
(@clemens-m)
Noble Member
RE: Layershift

I can recommend a look to the knowledge base - for layer shift you can find this:

https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/layer-shifting_2020

It is not completely specific to the mini, but can help when digging deeper to find a solution.

Best regards, Clemens

Mini, i3 MK2.5S, i3 MK4, CClone (Eigenbau)

Posted : 26/02/2020 9:48 am
Frederik Nilaus
(@frederik-nilaus)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Layershift

@texy

I have contacted support and was waiting for an answer but it was the buddy board that was defect, so they are sending a new one

Posted : 26/02/2020 6:33 pm
benjamin
(@benjamin-5)
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RE: Layershift

everyone is getting printers with loose grub screws on X and Y.
Its pretty sad.

 

Also - good luck finding the X axis grub screw!

Posted : 27/02/2020 5:37 am
jweaver
(@jweaver)
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RE: Layershift
Posted by: @benjamin-g11

everyone is getting printers with loose grub screws on X and Y.
Its pretty sad.

 

Also - good luck finding the X axis grub screw!

I did for one

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/assembly-and-first-prints-troubleshooting/prints-have-a-tapered-edge/

VERY disappointing.. Most people know by now the importance of firmly fixing the gears to the motor shafts.. But it seems that Prusa don't and are shipping the Mini out with loose screws. I didn't even consider this to be the cause of my issues, as there is no way a manufacturer could make such a stupid and obvious mistake.. Right??

Posted : 27/02/2020 11:06 am
benjamin
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RE: Layershift

@jweaver

and when you ask them to make this general knowledge they get defensive.  hiding from failure doesnt change that it was failure.

Posted : 27/02/2020 2:28 pm
jweaver
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RE: Layershift
Posted by: @benjamin-g11

@jweaver

and when you ask them to make this general knowledge they get defensive.  hiding from failure doesnt change that it was failure.

You aren't wrong!

Posted : 27/02/2020 3:27 pm
bobstro
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RE: Layershift
Posted by: @jweaver
Posted by: @benjamin-g11

@jweaver

and when you ask them to make this general knowledge they get defensive.  hiding from failure doesnt change that it was failure.

You aren't wrong!

I suspect they hired a lot of new staff to deal with the Mini rush and are coming up to speed QA/QC-wise. Disappointing, but at least not insurmountable. They should be forthright about fixes, agreed.

My notes and disclaimers on 3D printing

and miscellaneous other tech projects
He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan

Posted : 27/02/2020 3:57 pm
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