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I'm getting layers with inconsistent widths and thicknesses on my prints. It's not happening at consistent height intervals and the places that it happens aren't consistent between different models, but they are consistent between prints of the same model.
I've tried mods to add belt tensioning to the y axis, a different z screw bracket, cleaning and lubing the z screw, replacing the thing that holds the screw in place, lubing the y and x linear rails, PID tuning (multiple times)
I've also tried printing on different beds
not much change in that regard
I should also mention, I'm printing these with polylite natural ASA
raw flint
have you done e-steps, flow and heat tower calibration for that filament?
also are you printing ASA in an enclosure?
broken sapphire
have you done e-steps, flow and heat tower calibration for that filament?
several times each, yes
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also are you printing ASA in an enclosure?
also yes
raw flint
can you take a picture of the printer itself.. from all sides. id just like to take a look.
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Running ABL rn but here's the front
Alllright nevermind, I just got M112
Wtf
See what I mean with this printer constantly giving me issues?
raw flint
you said you modded it.. what exactly did you mod?
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I added a y axis belt tensioner
raw flint
i see linear rails on x and y what happened to z?
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and swapped out the fan
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i see linear rails on x and y what happened to z?
never had one
that's how it comes stock
raw flint
with linear rails?
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yes
raw flint
I added a y axis belt tensioner
when you added that, did you redo the e-steps for the y axis?
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when you added that, did you redo the e-steps for the y axis?
I think I did but I can't remember
the print issues don't seem to be only on the y axis though
raw flint
i know. im just going through a checklist with you.
anything that you might have forgotten could compound the issue.
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right
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yeah it's about as straight as it can get
raw flint
whats the coupler look like?
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I considered that as a possible issue at one point but when I swapped the z screw bracket it made print quality way worse, besides that the screw hardly wobbled to begin with
lemme send a pic of that real quick
well, after ABL again
got M112 because I accidentally adjusted it too much and had one corner of the bed below the range of the printer's allowed movement
it's going good now tho
cannot seem to balance this thing for the life of me though ffs
raw flint
no worries. acutally i was thinking of removing the z-screw bracket at the top
it might be acutally causing to much tension on the lead screw.
raw flint
and at the top?
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raw flint
you removed this. https://kingroon.com/collections/kingroon-kp3s-3d-printer-parts-accessories/products/3d-printer-z-axis-stabilizer-upgrade
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It didn't come with that
raw flint
interesting..
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that's just a separate accessory
raw flint
the coupler in the picture did you replace that or is that the standard one?
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that's the normal one
raw flint
also where are you from? europe or states?
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US
raw flint
damn.
try and find a flexible coupler. i think it might be slightly to stiff. and thats the reason you are getting those wierd lines.
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I did try printing a replacement coupler
I don't remember what happened when I used it but it wasn't an improvement
raw flint
if you where in europe, you could have gotten this.. look at the pictures. and you will understand what i mean
raw flint
I did try printing a replacement coupler
yeah that wont really. work.. your printer needs perfect tuning. if you are going to print motion parts
broken sapphire
oh nice I didn't know alignment balls were a thing
broken sapphire
yeah that wont really. work.. your printer needs perfect tuning. if you are goin...
makes sense
that's probably why the replacement z-screw bracket didn't work either lol
raw flint
yeah i replaced all my couplers with those.
if you can find something similar. i would suggest doing that.
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I've seen a ton of flexible couplers but nothing with a ball
raw flint
id grab one of those flexible couplers.
just to see if that makes a difference..
shouldnt be that expensive a few bucks.
raw flint
yeah, its kinda pick and choose lol.
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which kind should I go for?
raw flint
either or, i have both. the octagon are pretty much the same as the amazon link i sent. except with out the ball. which you could possibly find somewhere else later
and the red ones i have as well. those are also very good.
like i said. pick either or.
then again. the octagon are on sale.
why pay more.
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part of me wants to get it off of aliexpress just cuz there's a few other things I wanna get from there as well but also idk if I wanna wait a few weeks to get it
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There's some parts to mod the printer to have linear z axis rails and a flashlight to mount on my eskate since I get out of my classes at like 7pm and it's starting to get dark then
lemme see if I can find that mod rq
here it is
not sure if I wanna do this mod if I'm gonna save for a new printer anyways tho lol
raw flint
yeah thats something i would have recommended.
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man just the rails are like another $25 tho
raw flint
lol. yeah.
thats also the reason i said go for the coupler first.
if that makes a difference you will at least know where the issue is.
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right, right
raw flint
and i recheck all the steps for x y and z
use the same formula you use for e-steps. just make the motion move 100 mm
anyways, do that. ill check with you tomorrow. im going to sleep.
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oh jesus these all ship like dec 31, yeah I'll do amazon instead lol
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anyways, do that. ill check with you tomorrow. im going to sleep.
aight tho, gnight
raw flint
night.
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oh sweet, I just got enough points on one of my data tracking rewards apps to get me $4 of any kinda gift card so I managed to get it on amazon for the same price I would've at ali lol
(the app's name is Mobile Performance Meter if you're interested, shit is an actual godsend)
it's like the exact type of shit people usually advertise as a scam but it's actually legit somehow
only downside is that it has a bit of an affect on your battery life
lemme see how much I've gotten from it
since january, about $70
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night.
Alright, just finished trying the coupler, it improved a tiny bit but it's still obvious
raw flint
#3dprinting message
check this out.. this was fascinating.
and might be a partial reason for your layers.
broken sapphire
interesting. I don't think I have the same problem as him, but based on his process of elimination, it does seems like an issue with my extruder
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I'll try doing a vase cylinder to see if I get the same pattern as him though
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Although, I do get spirals at the chimneys of my benchies...
Maybe it is the same issue
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https://discord.com/channels/637075986726518794/638085917608902677/1036260945569...
Do you have any recommendations for replacement extruders?
raw flint
honestly. the good extruders are expensive. the question is if its worth it.
broken sapphire
honestly. the good extruders are expensive. the question is if its worth it.
like, new printer expensive?
