Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
Hi there,
so I was printing for two weeks without any issues and then this rather annoying sound started:
It especially noticeable with quick x-axis movements like the supports it is printing in the video.
Any quick tips before I have to disassemble anything?
edit: Don't know why the uploaded video won't show up, hope it shows after moderation.
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
hi, can't see the video.
Try again, or upload it on youtube and link here
I'm not an expert. Ma parlo anche italiano 😉
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
Can't edit my original post anymore, but here's the video on YouTube:
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The youtube video is private, so I can't watch it, but I'm going to take a stab anyway.
If you've had one of those "spaghetti" failures, I've found that the plastic pasta gets everywhere, including the pulleys for the x and y axis belts. You might have some stuff wedged in one of those pulleys or maybe the drive wheels, and that might account for your noise. If you're lucky you won't have to disassemble the printer to clean. it out.
// Mitch
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
video is private
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Thanks for the info about the private video. This link hopefully should work:
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
Thanks for the info about the private video. This link hopefully should work:
unfortunatelly this is private too
I'm not an expert. Ma parlo anche italiano 😉
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Damn you, YouTube!
Ok, Third time is a charm. Changed the setting of the video, the last link should work now, tested this time.
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now the video is accessible 😉
I personally do not have a MINI so I'm not sure of what could be the cause of that sound, or if it's normal.
What material are you printing with? on my MK2.5 I used to get some similar sound when printing PETG (the PETG filament rub against PETG parts make some squeking noise)
I'm not an expert. Ma parlo anche italiano 😉
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
I basically only print in PLA.
But yes, I guess the sound could be the filament rubbing against parts of the printer. Not sure why it would only be noticeable on X-axis movement.
RE: Squeaking / scratching sound on X-axis movement
Prabably because the x axis is "connected" with the filament, while the y axis only moves the bed
I'm not an expert. Ma parlo anche italiano 😉