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reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2016/11/24 21:10] – highlight the 5mm vidschofelix | reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2019/01/03 08:06] – [Howto install the z-couplers (the right way)] cj_elec_tech | ||
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Couplers connect the motor to the threaded rods that move your z-axis up and down. If the motor and the rod are not perfectly aligned, the rotation of the motor will apply force to the rod and push it into x and y direction. This leads to the so called **z-wobble** and slightly shifted layers. | Couplers connect the motor to the threaded rods that move your z-axis up and down. If the motor and the rod are not perfectly aligned, the rotation of the motor will apply force to the rod and push it into x and y direction. This leads to the so called **z-wobble** and slightly shifted layers. | ||
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- | There are many reasons for unwanted movements. Take a look at the [[reprap: | + | There are many reasons for unwanted movements. Take a look at the [[reprap: |