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dejongpmichael
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Whining Noise from top of Carriage

Hi everyone, I just received my mk3s a few days ago and have enjoyed it a lot! Yesterday when I changed the filament, it got stuck so I had to manually unload it by taking out the idler screw. No big deal. I put my new filament in (matter hackers pro PLA) and tightened the idler screw, but it makes this whining noise when it does short movement/retractions. I have included an audio file to hear what it sounds like. Any suggestions?? Is my idler screw too tight? Too loose? https://forum.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Marina-Dr.m4a

This topic was modified 5 years ago 2 times by dejongpmichael
Posted : 14/04/2020 1:23 pm
Dave J
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RE: Whining Noise from top of Carriage

Can't listen to you sound file as I don't have an Apple m4a converter.

However, you should set up the idler screw before feeding in the filament. So it is very likely that the idler screw is set incorrectly.

Cheers,Dave Jackson"Enthralled Nooby (not so much maybe, ~58 years old)... If 3d printers had been around 40 years ago... "

Posted : 14/04/2020 7:00 pm
dejongpmichael
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Whining Noise from top of Carriage

@david-j21

How do I correctly set idler screw?

Posted : 14/04/2020 7:51 pm
Dave J
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RE: Whining Noise from top of Carriage

Assuming we are talking about a MK3S printer, the kit build manual says and I quote,

"Since there is only one screw, you need to introduce a large force. The head of the screw, should be aligned or slightly below the surface."

This post was modified 5 years ago by Dave J

Cheers,Dave Jackson"Enthralled Nooby (not so much maybe, ~58 years old)... If 3d printers had been around 40 years ago... "

Posted : 14/04/2020 10:45 pm
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