<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/12174/davinci-10-zaxis-counter-weight-fixes-z-friction/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:46:37 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104658/#p104658 My rods got messed up over time. The Z axis would stick preventing micro travel on layer change.  Constant use for a year, caught my cat napping on the print bed more then once. I've also been some what rough with this printer. For the longest time I used acetone slurry and frequently had parts that needed excessive force to free. It may or may not have contributed to the wear.

Had way to much trouble trying to get stock parts re-aligned. I was starting to wonder if the rods were bent or the bushings were shot. I can see now how epoxy would help keep the bed from lifting out, didn't think of that. I duct taped random weight to the back so I could print new supports in a last ditch effort. It worked so well I opted to make a proper counter weight and left the stock supports as is.

Let me know if it helps anyone else, thanks.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:46:37 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/104658/#p104658 <![CDATA[Re: DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104462/#p104462 If you did the epoxy/ship on the z plate I think it basically does the same thing. the additional mass makes the bed less likely to move back and forth for the wobble.

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:52:59 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/104462/#p104462 <![CDATA[Re: DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104455/#p104455 I never had an issue for the 8 months I had mine.

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:24:30 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/104455/#p104455 <![CDATA[Re: DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104442/#p104442 Very interesting.  I don't really have this issue, but I'm going to give it a try anyway.

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:18:03 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/104442/#p104442 <![CDATA[Re: DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104439/#p104439 Interesting!

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:47:03 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/104439/#p104439 <![CDATA[DAVINCI 1.0 Z-AXIS Counter Weight - FIXES Z Friction]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/104424/#p104424 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:989397

MoonFarmer here. This fix eliminates friction in the z axis associated with loose or uneven rods.

Eliminates sticking / noise / smooths travel

Requires 4 pounds of lead weight. Made for use with LYMAN branded 1lb ingots.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/291438814436 

You'll need to re-calibrate the build plate after install.

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