Weird sound from printer.
So this is my second printer, first Pursa. I have printed 3 objects so far and they are amazing. Needless to say when printing (even on the first few layers) I get this squeak. Is this normal?
RE: Weird sound from printer.
I know no one has had a chance to weigh in yet, due to my post needing approval (i assume because this is my first post) but I believe it is the spring on the screw that holds the idler door shut or the idler itself. At least that's where I think the sound is coming from.
needless to say, prints right now are looking near perfection, should I tighten it?
RE: Weird sound from printer.
If you mean the squeaking sound while retraction, it's the gear inside the idler. I didn't have this in the beginning then adapted something and I got this squeaking. Just play around with the tightness of the screws. That's what worked for me at least.
RE: Weird sound from printer.
Make sure the rod in the door is still centered in both ears. It causes squeaking if it is not.
RE: Weird sound from printer.
Also - there are instructions on the Bondtech site that say the bearings provided with the gear set are to be lubricated before installation.
A Lithium based grease is recommended to use on the gear section and inside the needle bearings for low friction and to avoid wear. A small dab of grease is enough.
RE: Weird sound from printer.
So I opened the door checked the alignment....Looks good
put the tension screw back in but did not set it as tight as it was last time.
Before: Just about a full rotation past flush
Now: Just about a quarter rotation past flush
Thank you guys for the help sound is gone now. Hopefully, I didn't cause any damage. I prolly printed about 50 hours or so before the fix.