Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
build my printer about 4 days ago, 2 days passed no issues, then on the 3rd day i start hearing a clicking/cracking/poping like sound and im like oh no filament jam but the printer is printing normally, no under extrusions or errors on my print. i try to pin point the sound but its hard to do with all the other printer movements, it doesn't sound like its coming from the extruder. again every print ive done has had 0 issues. the sound makes me look over at the printer every time thinking something went wrong lol. any idea what it might be?
Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
The odd noises I've heard tend to be one of two things:
It is possible that your filament has absorbed moisture. Inspect the nozzle as the noise occurs and see if the extrusion is bubbly or frothy, or you see steam. This will usually affect print quality noticeably, so doesn't sound like your problem.
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Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
well i know for a fact its not moisture related, it does it even with a fresh sealed bag of filament, theres no steam or bubbles that i could see when the sound happens. i'll try out that extruder visualizer and see. if it does end up being the extruder motor what can i do? i mean the prints have 0 issues so theres no problems with the prints when they finish.
Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
If it's extruder clicks or skips, slowing things down is usually the 1st step. Try simply dialing back speed using the front knob when it happens. If that helps, there's your most likely culprit. Fixing it in your slicer depends which one you're using.
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Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
using S3D with Linear Advance turned on, printing at fast speeds have no problems. but i'll have to wait to see if it is infact the extruder motor, i just ordered some magnets to use for the visualizer.
Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
I've had a few filaments need to be slowed down just a tad to completely eliminate skips. Setting max volumetric speed in Slic3r is an easy fix that doesn't require any other adjustments.
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Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
so i remembered i had a webcam so i pointed it at the bontech gear and kept watch when the noise happened, i didnt see any skipping or gear slip so i dont think its the extruder motor or gears. the more i get close to it while printing i can sorta hear the noise coming from the control box. i still havent pinpointed it yet but im sure its not the powerbox. any other ideas?
Re: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
i start hearing a clicking/cracking/popping like sound and im like oh no
Did you ever solve the problem?
If yes, what was the source and the fix?
I have a new MK3S which has an odd clicking/crackling/popping noise I am trying to resolve.
RE: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
Was there ever a solution you found? I have a weird popping noise on my mk3s that is about a week old. I have checked the extruder up and down and I am about 95% sure its not the extruder. The prints come out fantastic with no under/over extrusion or anything like that.
Like the OP I have used a fresh filament to ensure it wasnt moisture in my filament and it still pops.
RE: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint where noises are coming from. Examples I've seen:
- Moisture in filament. Even "fresh" bagged filament can experience this, although it will usually impact print quality.
- Noise in the extruder. If you are printing at higher speeds, some skipping of the extruder can make clicking noises. Add an extruder visualizer and see if the noises accompany retractions.
- Overly-tight Bondtech extruder gears can make various noises.
- Your spool holder may creak and pop a bit as filament is pulled off it.
- Check for anything bumping the bed or cabling as it moves. Test the full extension of bed and belts. I've had a tool or filament scrap tap on the X axis occasionally if I'm not careful putting things away.
Easiest test is to slow the print down using the front knob when it happens. If that eliminates the noise, you've got a hint that it's slicer settings.
If you're not seeing print defects, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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RE: Odd clicking/cracking/poping sound
When the Bondtech gear is slightly misaligned, it will cause the filament to twist, this binds up tension between the extruder and spool, and when it gives way, makes an interesting noise. MK3 has two tension screws, and if they aren't adjusted evenly, will cause this. A MK3S with only one screw lessens the effect, but a gear slightly off center will cause it to happen.