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reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2019/01/03 08:11] – [Apply your coupler] cj_elec_tech | reprap:anet:a8:coupler [2019/01/03 08:16] (current) – [But my axis still wobbles!] cj_elec_tech | ||
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The green marks show how deep the rods should sit in the coupler. The red mark shows where they should not go. ;) | The green marks show how deep the rods should sit in the coupler. The red mark shows where they should not go. ;) | ||
- | ===== Apply your coupler ===== | + | ===== Tighten |
Remember to tighten the screws on the coupler in a cross-wise pattern. An example would be: | Remember to tighten the screws on the coupler in a cross-wise pattern. An example would be: | ||
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===== But my axis still wobbles! ===== | ===== But my axis still wobbles! ===== | ||
- | 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: | ||
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+ | Be aware of all the so-called anti z-wobble devices found - especially those that constrain the threaded rod at the top of the printer. | ||
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+ | True anti z-wobble devices decouple x and y movement from z movement and/or take the spring movement out of the coupler by constraining the threaded rod at the bottom, above the coupler. |