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academo
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Rattling sound while printing

I have a MK4 I bought pre-assembled and since I have it I noticed that when it prints and the head moves fast it starts making this rattling sound, I don't mean the regular stepper sounds. , it is like something is loose inside. The printing goes perfectly though, good quality, good dimensions,  I haven't had a single failed print since I have it but this noise is annoying and I don't think it is normal. 

I attached a video with sound so you can hear what I mean. Seek second 18.

This topic was modified před 8 months 2 times by academo
Napsal : 29/02/2024 10:54 am
miroslav.h4
(@miroslav-h4)
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RE: Rattling sound while printing

Somehow the video can't be seen!

Napsal : 29/02/2024 9:59 pm
Mike B
(@mike-b-3)
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RE: Rattling sound while printing

Did you try standard "noise-related troubleshooting" - i.e. put your finger on various parts (can't really do that with the print head though) to see if the noise stops?  This could be a loose or missing screw somewhere.  I also had noise from a "waste bin" I printed and had next to the printer - it was rattling on the enclosure bottom.

Another possible diagnostic tool - hold a large (10mm or so) tube to one ear and put it close to parts to see if you can locate the source of the noise.

Prusa MK4 since Jan 2024, Printables: @MikeB_1505898

Napsal : 29/02/2024 10:29 pm
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