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sascha-1
(@sascha-1)
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Noise on the X axis

Hi there,

recently had the problem that my Prusa i3MK3S makes a noise on the X axis! It is a whistling or squeaking.

Does anyone have any idea what that might be?

Many thanks and greetings
Sascha

Posted : 01/01/2020 10:28 pm
rmm200
(@rmm200)
Noble Member
RE: Noise on the X axis

Check your X axis bearings - and the idler.

Power off and move the extruder both directions. Do you feel any binding?

For a temporary fix, you might try a light oil on the rod. This is not a replacement for packing the bearings with grease.

Also, the bearing mounts on the extruder might be too tight. Try loosening them a bit.

Posted : 01/01/2020 11:30 pm
karl-herbert
(@karl-herbert)
Illustrious Member
RE: Noise on the X axis
Posted by: @sascha-1

Hi there,

recently had the problem that my Prusa i3MK3S makes a noise on the X axis! It is a whistling or squeaking.

Does anyone have any idea what that might be?

Many thanks and greetings
Sascha

In such cases, a video could be very helpful. I bet on the bearings..

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 02/01/2020 3:10 pm
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
Member
RE: Noise on the X axis

Mine was the bearings!

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Posted : 03/01/2020 4:51 am
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