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X-axis failure

Posted by killerchimp 
X-axis failure
October 12, 2015 03:04PM
i have been printing for a while with no issue then halfway through a print the x-axis has jammed and stopped working, the motor makes a grinding noise when trying to use the x-axis i have changed the motor with one i know works and the problem continues any ideas?
Re: X-axis failure
October 13, 2015 07:18AM
Try increasing the stepper driver voltage.
Re: X-axis failure
October 14, 2015 08:22AM
Here are some things to try:
- Grease the smooth rods
- Check if the linear bearings run smoothly
- Check if the nozzle gets stuck on a print
- As RRUser said, adjust stepper motor current
- If you've over tightened the belt, it can happen that the motor is having a difficult time to get the x carriage in motion
- Check acceleration. Try to find out if a certain part is responsible for the missed steps. Some zigzag motions can cause the motor to stall,
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