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by Mayus
Sat Sep 01, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Re: Fixing Z-Wobble

Alright, another update! The rods aren't there yet. I printed some anti-Z-Wobble brackets, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=f_L-whnMggsSsP9gRNXK-xSdqsh8MTUzNTgxNDIyOUAxNTM1NzI3ODI5&event=video_description&v=CcHNqBDVdEw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fadf.ly%2F1iWOMo Now I have a problem: T...
by Mayus
Fri Aug 31, 2018 4:46 am
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Re: Layer shifting

Quick update! I haven't ordered the rods yet, but I solved the problem with the layer shifting! All I had to do is a software update :D The recommended firmware is soo old, and I found this firmware someone from the forum configured: https://www.geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61011 The result: h...
by Mayus
Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:59 am
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Re: Layer shifting

Hi again :D I just want to give a quick update. The Layer shifting still remains. I think I'm going to swap the smooth rods with something that is indeed smooth :D And I'm going to replace the threaded rods with lead screws since threaded rods are clearly not made for moving parts, while lead screws...
by Mayus
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Re: Layer shifting

Hi, thank you for your reply :D
I don't think that Vaseline oxidizes, but I will replace the Vaseline with sewing machine oil, this seems better. What can I use for the threaded rods? They make a terrible noise when moving the Z axis.


TYIA
by Mayus
Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Re: Layer shifting

Hi! Thank you for your reply. In the meantime I fixed the layer shifting problem. I recognized that the extruder was very hard to move on the smooth rods but I put some vaseline on them and now everything just works fine. The bed was also leveled quite good and the first layer is now flush but you c...
by Mayus
Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:48 am
Forum: Geeetech I3 Pro B
Topic: Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble
Replies: 9
Views: 10627

Layer shifting + Later: Fixing Z-Wobble

Hello everyone, I recently built a Geeetech i3 Pro B. Very nice printer, almost no calibration needed. After a few prints I recognized a big X-axis-shift. I tried every single fix I could find in the internet but with no improvements. Here are some photos: https://imgur.com/ECzSnO7 https://imgur.com...