SOLVED z-axis making a roaring sound when moving

Discussion in 'Calibration, Help, and Troubleshooting' started by A Dragon In A Pie Costume, Aug 4, 2016.

  1. A Dragon In A Pie Costume

    A Dragon In A Pie Costume Well-Known Member

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    it didnt do that before, the bed is straight and the motors are plugged in, help?
     
    #1 A Dragon In A Pie Costume, Aug 4, 2016
  2. Stian Indal Haugseth

    Stian Indal Haugseth Well-Known Member

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    Play in the lead screw nuts and it starts to rattle / oscillate.

    Get some nice thick grease and grease up the rods! I tried some thin teflon oil but it made it almost worse.

    I have used moly and lots of others has used white lithium.
     
    #2 Stian Indal Haugseth, Aug 8, 2016
  3. A Dragon In A Pie Costume

    A Dragon In A Pie Costume Well-Known Member

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    it was due to bad connection, the right motor wasn't getting powered at all, thanks nayways
     
    #3 A Dragon In A Pie Costume, Aug 8, 2016
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