Left-hand z-axis motor not running
Just finished the assembly, and the self-diagnostic actually managed to pass this, but it seems that only one of the z-axis motors is running / the right-hand side. I tried switching the z-axis cables and still the same, right works, left doesn't. When I attempt to calibrate, the right-hand side of the assembly moves up then it jams.
Any troubleshooting recommendations?
Best Answer by Tommy York:
For anyone that finds this post in the future:
1) the Z and X axis wires were swapped, from testing I'd done with the old motor.
2) the trapezoidal nut on the old and new axles were slightly different - the old one had a lot of resistance, it should basically be able to be spun up and down the axis when it's not screwed in.
I have made my successful test print (a whistle). 🙂
RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
Sounds like you got bad motor contact prusa through live chat on their website and they should send you a new one
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RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
Sounds like you got bad motor contact prusa through live chat on their website and they should send you a new one
Good call, they're sending me a new one.
RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
That's good to hear but unfortunate that you caRnt use printer yet
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RE:
True, I'd actually been motivated to finish the assembly to build an anamorphic lens adapter (projector lens anamorphic block to a regular filter thread for a normal camera lens), but it'll have to wait. 😪
RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
Update: got a replacement monitor, but same problem. What's the next step for troubleshooting this?
RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
For anyone that finds this post in the future:
1) the Z and X axis wires were swapped, from testing I'd done with the old motor.
2) the trapezoidal nut on the old and new axles were slightly different - the old one had a lot of resistance, it should basically be able to be spun up and down the axis when it's not screwed in.
I have made my successful test print (a whistle). 🙂
RE: Left-hand z-axis motor not running
If it's still under warranty contact prusa via live chat and tell them it's a faulty einsy board and see what they say if it's not under warranty then let me know and we will do more trouble shooting but sounds like it's the drive that's gone
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Go back to Prusa Support and work through it with them, one failed new motor is unusual, two implies the problem may be elsewhere.
Cheerio,