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prusayo
(@prusayo)
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Y axis slight misalignment

Now that I am using anti vibration feet I have been pretty much printing 24x7 the past couple of weeks. Last night I noticed the y axis is very slightly misaligned by about 1mm based on looking from top while checking heatbed grid lines. My first thought was that I should really realign the frame but the thing is, I'm getting the best prints I have ever been right now and don't want to mess up a good thing. I printed T. rex and base etc and it is absolutely perfect.

Given this, should I still loosen m10 nuts and try to make it align perfectly even though my prints come out perfectly? Or should I just ignore and wait until I notice an issue with the prints? With my luck I feel like I'll just make things worse if I try to realign.

Napsal : 26/06/2016 4:27 am
Shree Kumar
(@shree-kumar)
Trusted Member
Re: Y axis slight misalignment

I have been printing for a few days now, possibly with very slight misalignment.

I think whether you should fix this depends on the purpose of models you print, whether any fitting is required, etc. I printed this model http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489606 , and I could feel a very slight wobble on one of the bins.

I don't know enough to say if a slight imprecision can have a perceptible impact on aesthetic model.

My own personal opinion is that you should try to fix it after a few more happy prints ! I have printed seven one cm sized cubes to get to the current stage. Fixing each stage has given me a strong sense of satisfaction. This community is also knowledgeable & very helpful.

Happy printing!

Napsal : 26/06/2016 6:51 am
PJR
 PJR
(@pjr)
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Re: Y axis slight misalignment

Hi

I think I am with Shree in that I would fix it, but only because it would annoy me...

What you do is entirely up to you!

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Napsal : 26/06/2016 9:43 am
richard.l
(@richard-l)
Member Moderator
Re: Y axis slight misalignment

My OCD would take over and I would have to fix it.

Napsal : 26/06/2016 10:09 pm
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