Simple question on Y-axis assembly
Hi ! I just received my i3 MK2 kit and started to work on the assembly.
I went through the Y-axis assembly, nothing went wrong but now that it's done I have a question :
How easy should the table travel along the rods when moved manually ?
Mine isn't traveling really easy, Looks like I have to apply a little force to have it move.
Sorry if the question sounds silly,
I'm pretty new to the 3D-Print world and I REALLY fear missing the assembly, ^^
thanks guys, 🙂
Re: Simple question on Y-axis assembly
Measure across the corners of your Y frame assembly. Are they equal? I am talking about opposite corners. Misallignment may cause friction. The Prusa build instructions are the best I have seen. Follow them to the letter.
Nigel
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Re: Simple question on Y-axis assembly
How easy should the table travel along the rods when moved manually ?
Mine isn't traveling really easy, Looks like I have to apply a little force to have it move.
Is the belt in place? Is the pulley tightened to the motor shaft? If so, then yes, you have resistance of the motor against you when you move the bed manually. That is normal. Now if the belt is disconnected, it should move freely.
John
Re: Simple question on Y-axis assembly
@ John........ Homer Dohh by me. Yes valid points, there is some resistance. With belts etc attached. Apologies.
Nigel
Life is keeping interested and excited by knowledge and new things.
Re: Simple question on Y-axis assembly
Is the belt in place? Is the pulley tightened to the motor shaft? If so, then yes, you have resistance of the motor against you when you move the bed manually. That is normal. Now if the belt is disconnected, it should move freely.
John
Thank you for the fast reply !
That makes sense, I checked without the belt and everthing works fine !
Thanks again !