[Two Z banding fixes for your 3D printer from the community
Z banding is a frustrating artefact that can ruin 3D printer quality. Even worse, it can be very hard to pin down the root cause and apply a fix. Two of my patrons, Derek and Patrick, have designed well considered potential solutions for Z banding. In this video, I try them out on two of my machines.
Although these specific fixes didn’t improve the print quality of my printers, that doesn’t mean they won’t be suitable for yours. I like the design for each and how they aim to address Z axis problems.
0:00 Introduction
0:41 What is Z banding/wobble?
RepRap forum thread by appjaws1:
CNCKitchen video on Z banding effect of bed heating method:
1:34 My target printers
Dual Z steppers on Ender 3:
Input Shaping for Marlin:
Z banding test tower:
3:16 Community fix 1 printing and assembly
Z-Axis Stepper Motor Mount with integrated Axial Thrust bearing by djos_1475:
Thrust bearing on Amazon:
6:02 Community fix 2 printing and assembly
Z Stepper X-Y Axis Float Cage by Portzal3D
Download on Printables:
3mm ball bearing on Amazon:
10:18 Fitment to printers
10:53 Test prints and results
12:02 Conclusion
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