If it’s only occurring after some time has passed, it could well be that the motor is on it’s way out? I would hate to think so, but I can only suggest swapping the X and Y stepper motors around to see if the problem moves with it.
- Andy
i think your Stepping drivers are over heating! i used to get this exact problem with Ramps Electronics, put a bit cooling fan over them and the problem went away! maybe if you can open up the area where the Electronics are and get a fan to blow air across and see if it makes a differance!
Good Luck
well… I ended up having this same problem… The stepper would make a grinding noise then the print would shift to the right. creating steps. I re-wired the x axis stepper and the problem was solved.
avioza
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I am having a very similar problem.
In my case after about 10 minutes of printing, I will get a very brief grind from the stepper motor, which will cause a shift in the x-axis. A few minutes later the unit grinds terribly and the head travels randomly off the print grinding the whole time.
This appears to be an electronic issue, I have checked all set screws and oiled the rods. The x-axis will not jog making the same vibrating/grinding noise *until* I power cycle the machine. After a reset, the jog test on the motors is as smooth as can be.
I am experimenting with possible high temperature issues and am considering buying replacement cable, motor controller and Stepper motor.
avioza
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By re-wired do you mean you replaced the wires between the stepper motor and controller? Or the wire running from the controller all the way back to the mainboard?
avioza
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UPDATE: RESOLVED
My shifting issue and stepper motor grinding problems have been resolved. Since the company was paying for it I ordered a replacement stepper, controller and cable that runs between them. I then replaced the parts one at a time.
It was the cable. This thing is working better than new. Apparently that cable has been a problem for some time.
