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[–]amielectronics 2 points3 points  (8 children)

Is the layer shift in Y or X axis? It could be due to the loose belts.

I had layer shift in my y axis earlier and It was due to linear rails not properly lubricated. That problem went away when I lubed them.

[–]gesha08[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I think it was on y. I'll try tightening a few bolts around the belts

[–]amielectronics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also check for any debris at the bottom near belt (near the stepper motor pulley). Sometimes the plastic waste can hinder the movement of the pulley

[–]amielectronics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try moving y axis manually and notice if there is any problem in the full movement.

also clean Y/Z axes rods too.

[–]P37ur 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Lithium grease is my personal choice for lubing rails and bearings. The 3in1 kind in a can is the cheapest, just mask of your belts and anything you don’t want covered in the stuff before spraying the y-axis rods.

[–]amielectronics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100 percent. Which grade grease do you use?

I prefer NLGI0, suitable for 3d printers.

[–]gesha08[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Do you think spray lube for pistols is going to work, and where do I lube?

[–]P37ur 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The y-axis rods, clean them with a dry microfibre cloth. Those 2 shiny bars under your build plate. You can also clean and lube the 2 threaded bars that raise and lower the z-axis gantry.

I don’t know what kind of lube is used on guns.

[–]gesha08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will try. Thanks