X Axis suddenly failed??
so I’ve made quite a few prints, several hours worth. Went to start a new print today, and I noticed the X Axis was barely moving. I loosened the belt a little since it felt like it had tightened up. Now it moves freely but it still fails. Any ideas or should I just contact support? The printer hasn’t moved since it was assembled and the last print worked perfect.
Best Answer by jcjames_13009:
Hi
Not sure it’ll solve your issue but one thing you can check is if the X motor pulley is secured enough. I faced issue on my new MINI+ that caused bad printed result but wasn't detected during selt-test
See Prusa knowledge db there for X axis assy details https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/3-x-axis-extruder-assembly_199519#200139
Pulley is secured by 2 screws. You can easily check/secure them inserting Allen key in the hole on the top of the motor assy (Bleu circle)
BTW, did you run a Self-test to see if error is detected by the printer itself? For sure contacting Prusa support is always a good idea
Keep us posted
JC
RE: X Axis suddenly failed??
Hi
Not sure it’ll solve your issue but one thing you can check is if the X motor pulley is secured enough. I faced issue on my new MINI+ that caused bad printed result but wasn't detected during selt-test
See Prusa knowledge db there for X axis assy details https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/3-x-axis-extruder-assembly_199519#200139
Pulley is secured by 2 screws. You can easily check/secure them inserting Allen key in the hole on the top of the motor assy (Bleu circle)
BTW, did you run a Self-test to see if error is detected by the printer itself? For sure contacting Prusa support is always a good idea
Keep us posted
JC
RE: X Axis suddenly failed??
@jcjames_13009
Ugh Dagum it. I swear I had those tight to start with. Gave it another quick snug and self test works as expected again. Thank you.
RE: X Axis suddenly failed??
Hi jdub
Good news
FYI I reported issue to Prusa support and I've been told that info was forwarded to Quality dept. Hope so future MINI owners will not face it anymore
Have fun
JC
RE: X Axis suddenly failed??
I had the same issue after a few hours of printing with my kit mini+.
I now check it about every 10 printhours or so.
Tevo Nereus.
Prusa Mini+ kit (4.3.4). BondTech extruder.