Hello. I need some help with my Prusa i3.

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Hello. I need some help with my Prusa i3. I am getting strange layer shifts associated with Y axis. What could be the reason of them?

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Extruder shake?

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Hmm. Actually I thought it’s the problem with Y axis motor or belt, but your suggestion explains why higher levels are in place.
Thanks!

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whats your stepper motors current set at ?
also what jerk and acceleration settings ?

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Pulley loose on shaft?

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@william_foster ​ @Peter_Hertel ​ I’ll check this layer today, not near the printer now.

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Things are not tight. Make sure your gears aren’t moving on the shaft. Tighten tour belts. Tighten all of the screws. Maybe try slowing your print down.

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I tightened extruder with piece of PTFE, tightened Y belt, tightened Y motor screws, checked pulley screws (all tight).
XYJerk 20, ZJerk 0.4, Extruder Jerk 5.0, Speeds: first layer 40, movement speed 110, all other speeds 40-60, layer height 0.5.
I will try to print again, show you the result after.

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Looks like it worked like a charm https://plus.google.com/115542522239299603417/posts/HyHu9tVCS3r

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@Nathan_Walkner ​ Thanks I will try to tweak extruder settings.