Weird groaning noise on Z axis
Hi,
Just got my shiny Mini+ (not kit) and found this peculiar groaning noise from Z axis moving down while running the self test. Which part could be causing this? Since I didn’t assemble the printer, I’m unsure where to check…
Please click on "IMG_9001" for the video... Thanks
Here's the video:
Z axis
make sure that the trapezoidal nut under the X-axis assembly is not to tight, maybe loosen a bit then run the Z-axis up and down and hand tighten again, had the same issue.
You are referring to the black collar/sleeve looking thing screwed (2 x M3 screws) to the bottom of the orange XZ motor drive assembly that travels up and down the Z axis?
Yes
yes, that's the one, i had the same issue, its very easy to over tighten this.
Z
Abacabie is definitely correct, mine did the same thing and I had to loosen one of those two screws. One was very tight while the other was loose.
Thanks for your help, I have loosened the two bolts and re-tightened lightly, no more groaning noise while performing Z-axis self test.
Worked for me as well
Thanks for the tip, my pre-assembled Mini+ also had this noise when moving down, and loosening/hand tightening the two nuts underneath has resolved it
make sure that the trapezoidal nut under the X-axis assembly is not to tight, maybe loosen a bit then run the Z-axis up and down and hand tighten again, had the same issue.