Weird sound from belts.. can’t find the cause
Weird sound only happens going one way.
Checked tension and is correct in relation to florent broise pdf about belts. Both are 56hz. Tried with 59 and 62 as well. Does no difference..
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use a screwdriver and try and find the exact area the sound it coming from - like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U927cYhQXB4
However, I will also note that relying on frequency for belt tension is not a good idea. Use it to get close, but then use the ratos macros to get to the correct tension(and looser is better than too tight)
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I know that you don't like guessing, but could it be the bearings in the left X holder?
is that what it sounds like with the screwdriver?
Don’t know yet.
Quite cool that I you can hear it more quickly that way
The sound dissappeared for some reason now that the printer has been heat soaking for awhile
When it comes back, now you know how to investigate more
Yup, thanks 🙂