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    CTC Makerbot Clone Extruder seems to be making a rhythmic clicking noise

    Had the printer for about a month with fairly regular use. I'm guessing its the gear that pushes the plastic through to the hot end that's making the noise, but I'm not sure if it was a setting I changed or what. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Super Moderator curious aardvark's Avatar
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    It's the extruder slipping.
    Basically you're either trying to print too fast or too cool.
    It can't push the filament through the extruder fast enough and it clicks.

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    I would imagine the gear is clogged up with filament dust and that the nozzle needs a clear out, along with possibly a new PTFE liner.

    I would also change the extruder drive to a sprung type, as they don't get clogged as easily.

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