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    zecchi
    last edited by 1 Jan 2020, 09:19

    News:
    -Repetitivety Is ok, tested with a dial indicator
    -I've change the nut. Some improvements but the error doesn't disappear.

    Other advices?

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      SIam
      last edited by 1 Jan 2020, 13:06

      it looks like a z-wobble dubble (tripple) check the Z-Axis motion this must be stable and run smooth (it can be a nightmare to find the right position)

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        zecchi @SIam
        last edited by 1 Jan 2020, 16:54

        @SIam
        I've printed a piece in order to fix the lead screws at the exactly center of the two rods, quite good but I didn't solve the problem.

        Any suggestions?

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          Phaedrux Moderator @zecchi
          last edited by 1 Jan 2020, 16:56

          @zecchi said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

          -I've change the nut. Some improvements but the error doesn't disappear.

          Look for more sources of binding. The smooth rods and bearings would be my next target.

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            zecchi
            last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 21:44

            Also rods are checked. Z axes is absolutely perfect, tested with a dial indicator (only 0.01mm of error in 300mm ). I've also printed a jig in order to have the rods at the same distance.
            But , layer are, still, inconstant (0.24, 0.18, 0.22 ecc...) And this cause the blob (I'm pretty sure about that ).

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              Phaedrux Moderator @Phaedrux
              last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 21:48

              @Phaedrux said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

              What is the full step resolution of your z axis?

              @zecchi What is the pitch/lead of your lead screws?

              The problem really seems to be similar to trying to print at a layer height that isn't a multiple of the full step resolution of the Z axis.

              https://blog.prusaprinters.org/calculator/#optimallayer

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                zecchi @Phaedrux
                last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 21:50

                @Phaedrux
                2mm pitch. (I ordered the 8mm pitch but it arrived wrong).

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                  zecchi @Phaedrux
                  last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 21:53

                  @Phaedrux
                  I've shorter 8mm pitch lead screws. I'll try with them.

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                    Phaedrux Moderator @zecchi
                    last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 21:58

                    @zecchi said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                    2mm pitch.

                    Well there goes that theory.

                    With a 2mm lead, and 1.8 degree motors (deduced from your 1600 steps per mm on Z) your full step resolution is 0.01mm. So you have no limits there.

                    What are the motor specs?

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                      zecchi @Phaedrux
                      last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 22:11

                      @Phaedrux
                      So, if my layer height is 0.2mm isn't a problem, correct?

                      Motor: 1.5A , 1.8°. Classic 17HS4401 stepper motor.

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                        Phaedrux Moderator @zecchi
                        last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 22:17

                        @zecchi said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                        @Phaedrux
                        So, if my layer height is 0.2mm isn't a problem, correct?

                        Correct

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                          Phaedrux Moderator @zecchi
                          last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 22:19

                          @zecchi said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                          Motor: 1.5A , 1.8°. Classic 17HS4401 stepper motor.

                          I'm unable to find a data sheet that seems close. There are many sub-models of 17H4401 between many manufacturers. I didn't even see any that were 1.5a.

                          Can you find a data sheet that seems to match your motor based on what you know about it?

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                            zecchi @Phaedrux
                            last edited by 3 Jan 2020, 23:41

                            @Phaedrux
                            Second line of this datasheet:
                            17HS2408-MotionKing.pdf

                            Now I realize that the seller made fun of me selling this motor as 1.5A instead 1.3A (I re-cecked and in the description is written 1.5A😠 ).

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                              zecchi @zecchi
                              last edited by zecchi 1 Mar 2020, 23:46 3 Jan 2020, 23:43

                              @zecchi
                              My fault , the line is actually the number eight. So the current is 1.7A. awesome.

                              This is the link :
                              € 21,62 20%OFF | Nema17 Stepper Motor 42 motor Nema 17 motor 42BYGH 1.5A 38mm 17HS4401 motor 4-lead for 3D printer CNC
                              https://a.aliexpress.com/BBHPrX2gL

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                                zecchi
                                last edited by 4 Jan 2020, 23:46

                                This is the response to M122 command:

                                Screenshot_20200104-212211.jpg

                                Screenshot_20200104-212217.jpg

                                Screenshot_20200104-212224.jpg

                                If you see something strange ,please let me know.

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                                  Phaedrux Moderator
                                  last edited by 5 Jan 2020, 03:16

                                  Everything looks good to me. I think it is mechanical though. I went through a similar ordeal with my own Z axis a while ago. There was a repeating pattern. It wasn't exactly like your pattern but similar in nature. I ended up tearing the entire Z axis apart and replacing many of the chinese belts, pulleys, idlers, lead screws with better quality alternatives as I suspected some eccentricities in the pulleys and possibly some misalignment or bend in the lead screws. I was able to get it mostly eliminated, but it could still be seen in certain lighting conditions, but more faintly.

                                  Take it apart. Inspect everything. Roll the lead screws on a flat surface. Check the couplers and pulleys. Test the motors and feel how they move in your fingers. Try different motors.

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                                    bot
                                    last edited by 5 Jan 2020, 04:23

                                    Is this issue dependent on layer TIME at all?

                                    IE, if a series of layers take the same time, the pattern repeats evenly, but if the layers vary in time, the pattern has a different frequency?

                                    I think it could be your bed heater heater model/thermistor settings. Are you using the same thermistor in your heat bed as for your hotends? Your config indicates this. I don't see any heater model parameters in your M307 command for the bed heater. This would be using the default heater model, which is based on an e3d V6, no?

                                    Many heating elements can expand and contract, or rather distort and contort in different ways, causing the position of the Z axis to vary slightly. Better tuning of the heater could help, if this is the case.

                                    *not actually a robot

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                                      zecchi @Phaedrux
                                      last edited by 5 Jan 2020, 09:09

                                      @Phaedrux said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                                      Roll the lead screws on a flat surface

                                      This is absolutely ok. It has been my first test.

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                                        zecchi @bot
                                        last edited by 5 Jan 2020, 09:12

                                        @bot said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                                        Is this issue dependent on layer TIME at all?

                                        I don't think so. Rather it depend on height of the model: different models same errors at same height.

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                                          zecchi @bot
                                          last edited by 5 Jan 2020, 09:15

                                          @bot said in Z axis issue: wrong movement (layers):

                                          Are you using the same thermistor in your heat bed as for your hotends? Your config indicates this. I don't see any heater model parameters in your M307 command for the bed heater. This would be using the default heater model, which is based on an e3d V6, no?

                                          Yes , I'm using e3d V6. I'll try to repeat auto-tuning of PID for the nozzle. Maybe the error is due by the instable temperature.

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