Z-arm problem
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Z-arm problem
Hello to all. I wanted to get your help regarding my Rostock Max. For about two days I can not print. I do not know the causes of the reason, but it seems that there is some problem with the Z-axis arm. When I launch the script1 to check the calibration on the Z axis to the outer edge of the plate the carriage seems to get stuck with the result that the extruder bale long and bangs on the glass plate. I tried to disassemble and reassemble the straps but the result has not changed. What should I do?
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Re: Z-arm problem
If it doesn't move and it's supposed to, lubricate. If it moves and its not supposed to, duck tape.
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What the duck tape? So you think that the problem is not the teeth of the strap, but instead believe that the trolley bump on his arm?Jimustanguitar wrote:If it doesn't move and it's supposed to, lubricate. If it moves and its not supposed to, duck tape.
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Re: Z-arm problem
I add a detail. When I launch the script the script 2 or 3 or 4 script to verify that the printer is properly calibrated, the carriage of the Z axis has no problem, no bumps, no strip and does not skip. I get this problem only when I launch the script1 for the test on the Z axis
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I'm not sure of exactly what's happening in your case, but there have been a few people who had their arm axles binding without lubrication.
After reading this a bit close, I'd check for a typo in your script. It sounds like your machine is trying to move beyond what it can reach.
After reading this a bit close, I'd check for a typo in your script. It sounds like your machine is trying to move beyond what it can reach.
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Thanks for the reply. The script is correct, I use my Rostock for almost a year now and only a few days I have this problem. More than a problem of commands I think it's a problem of the belt which is manifested only when I ask the printer to check the script1 for the Z axis. I looked carefully and noticed that when the truck is at a certain height, the belt snaps, as if there was not a tooth in good condition. I just removed the belt on the motor but it on the belt there are signs of breakage. Can I make a video today and upload it, so maybe it's all a bit more clear, forgive my bad English 

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So I'm not sure if this is related or not, but I was playing with settings last night and dorked up my machine. I entered values for the A, B, and C Delta values and it made my machine start crashing and wouldn't "unset". I had to clear my EEPROM to get things working properly again.
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Ok, I solved the problem, fortunately. It was just loose the belt tension, it was enough to give a new tension to the belt and everything is back to normal.