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orbitcoms
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Friction from Filament reel interferes with Z calibration

I have an issue where the Z axis does not calibrate sometimes when I put a new full 1kg reel on.

The Z goes to around 100mm above the bed and starts trying a nozzle clean and fails. If I reel off some filament to remove pressure and try again, it works fine.

Is there a way to adjust the Load Cell limit for finding the bed to allow more pressure to overcome the resistance from the filament reel?

Or, any other workaround (grease onf the reel holder).

 

Posted : 31/03/2025 10:26 pm
Diem
 Diem
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Is your spool holder worn or damaged causing it to hold the spool too hard?

Cheerio,

Posted : 01/04/2025 12:15 am
orbitcoms
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Friction from Filament reel interferes with Z calibration

No, they are new

Posted : 01/04/2025 12:24 am
Diem
 Diem
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Do they turn easily?  Freeing them, perhaps smoothing or lubrication should fix it.

Cheerio,

Posted : 01/04/2025 12:56 am
cejones2
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RE: Friction from Filament reel interferes with Z calibration

Is the reel cardboard?  If so, something like this helps. https://www.printables.com/model/241319-cardboard-spool-adapter

Posted : 06/04/2025 5:08 pm
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