Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[mtnride]

Part of the problem with the Z axis is how weak the rods are intstalled in the bottom mounts. The Flashforge plastic mounts are stiffer and more material around the rods, even back when they used 8mm rods...

On the Qidi, it might be possible to use a solid resin based epoxy and fill in the cups a the bottom of the z rods. This will help stabilize them. Right now they are like a fence post in a hole that hasn't been filled in.

I tried a less permanent version (see photo - there is a mirror version on the other side). It makes some improvement in ringing on a box test structure, so I think further improvements with either a better printed part than my sketch, epoxy or a redesign will help.

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[DJalin1]

I tried a less permanent version (see photo - there is a mirror version on the other side). It makes some improvement in ringing on a box test structure, so I think further improvements with either a better printed part than my sketch, epoxy or a redesign will help.

supports.jpgIMG_4667.jpg

Where can I get the model for this fix?

[jfkansas]

Ringing like that generally isn't from Zaxis wobble or movement. But ya there is a little less on the right one.

I tried a less permanent version (see photo - there is a mirror version on the other side). It makes some improvement in ringing on a box test structure, so I think further improvements with either a better printed part than my sketch, epoxy or a redesign will help.

supports.jpgIMG_4667.jpg

[KludgeGuru]

I tried a less permanent version (see photo - there is a mirror version on the other side). It makes some improvement in ringing on a box test structure, so I think further improvements with either a better printed part than my sketch, epoxy or a redesign will help.

supports.jpgIMG_4667.jpg

I took mtnride's idea and made my own inserts to go at the bottom of the guide rods. Not sure if it makes a difference but I figured that it couldn't hurt. I can post it on Thingiverse but I'd prefer to get mtnride's OK before doing so since it was his idea.

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[rcleav]

I took mtnride's idea and made my own inserts to go at the bottom of the guide rods. Not sure if it makes a difference but I figured that it couldn't hurt. I can post it on Thingiverse but I'd prefer to get mtnride's OK before doing so since it was his idea.

20160312_203755.jpg

Again nice work I was thinking along the same lines just hadn't gotten around to modeling it yet. Since my CAD skills are still in the beginning stages I may have to borrow your design.
Also not sure if this is really a problem my CTC with arm stiffeners has more side to side then my Qidi and it's prints look just as good.

[mtnride]

These are great! I posted mine to thingiverse (it was a 20 second sketch) but I imagine these will work better if these guide supports are doing anything. I'm collecting the accelerometer data today (put together the metrology system yesterday.)

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1412591

I took mtnride's idea and made my own inserts to go at the bottom of the guide rods. Not sure if it makes a difference but I figured that it couldn't hurt. I can post it on Thingiverse but I'd prefer to get mtnride's OK before doing so since it was his idea.

20160312_203755.jpg

[KludgeGuru]

These are great! I posted mine to thingiverse (it was a 20 second sketch) but I imagine these will work better if these guide supports are doing anything. I'm collecting the accelerometer data today (put together the metrology system yesterday.)

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1412591

Posted mine as a remix:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1412738