Z axis trouble

Hello,

I’m New user from Italy.
I’ve build a lowrider CNC following your forum.
I’ve already made some Little projects.
Now I’m searching to solve some problems.
The biggest One Is on Z axis. The right Z motor have too low Power when the x axis Is on that side.
I must help It with hand to rise.

Unfortunally i cannot insert YouTube link.

Thank u
Pierluigi

After a very short time on the forum, you will be able to include links. Until then, you can include a link to a YouTube video that is modified slightly, and we can edit the link to view the file.

The most common reason I see on the forum for underpowered Z is a wiring issue where the two Z sockets are used on the Rambo boards instead using one of the extruder socket for Z2. Binding on the Z axis is also a somewhat common cause of under powered Z. Can you provide more information about your setup…what control board you are using, what kind of wiring (serial/series or dual endstop), picture of the wiring at the control board, etc.?

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If it is not the wiring, which is the most common, it usually comes down to binding from backwards xz mains part or tight leadscrew nut.

Thank you for your replies…
I try to insert the link to my video.

youtu be/3qgXVnRpJ5k

My setup: table dimensions 2500x1250
control board: ramps (bought on amazon)
firmware installed: [V1ZXY_Ramps-2.0.9.2.zip]

no endstop

I’ve made all the wiring following the guide on this site.
Z motors connected on the same connector on the board.
I’ve used this wiring
www v1engineering com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_20151022_112457.jpg

Actually I’ve tried with:

  • change the strength of the screws
  • check the perpendicularity of the pipes
  • loosen the bearing screws

I would like to test the current with a voltmeter during the moving of the z axis, but I don’t know what pins I must check togheter.
I’ve read in the forum someone have replaced the power supply with a stronger one.
Actually I’m using a 12V 6A power supply…

for the link I’ve removed the dot from the addresses :slight_smile:

Thank u very much for your help
Pierluigi

This firmware is for the ZenXY not the lowrider.