▼ Clicking sound on the Da Vinci Pro 3D printer. This is what you can do

[@SCWD_US]

It my case it was the back belt tensioner. Thanks for all the great episodes!

[@3dPrintCreator]

Yes, thats also a possible source for the clicking sound. Glad to hear you found it.

[@SCWD_US]

@@3dPrintCreator Thank you!

[@stevensmalley6207]

This video is 3 years old and it just helped me today! Thanks a lot for explaining this so clearly. I enjoy your videos!

[@jeremiahlandi6891]

Steven Smalley amen! Same here.

[@MrDonroba]

I spend hours on this clicking issue, which drove me nuts, until I figured out what you've already explained. I did a manual Z-axis bed calibration and set the nozzle height to about 0.3mm from the bed and that resolved the first few layer clicking issue. In addition I've also reduced the extrusion rate at 96% while increasing the nozzle temp to 220 deg. This is printing with ABS. I am using Kapton and Glue Stick and have no issues with print so far.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Thanks for your reaction and good to hear you have solved the clicking problem. It's not that difficult, but a lot of times people don't change the extrusion rate correct. Happy printing.

[@johnschmidt7037]

I am a newbie to this printer (and 3D printing in general). Several of 3d Print Creator's videos have been very helpful.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Thank you for your nice words. I hope you will have a great time with your printer.

[@fverbeeten405]

Bedankt voor je youtube filmpjes hebben mij goed op weg geholpen

[@3dPrintCreator]

Heel graag gedaan :-)

[@alexandrecardoso1587]

good no more noises... thanks a lot and good job... from Switzerland

[@3dPrintCreator]

Thanks, Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@RCVoerboten]

Hi Brian, nice video and here my comment, the clicking sound is not really harmful to the printer and its components but for people who don’t like it it is easy to get rid off true a simple setting in de slicer software, bottem layer speed at 10 mm/sec did it for me.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Thanks Ruud, There are more ways to get rid of it and use the printer on a higher speed as well. It's indeed not harmfull, but if you plan a print for 24+ hours it keeps you awake the whole night :-)

[@MsFabiojacob]

It's amazing to hear that! I'm going to EUA next month enjoy the "thanksgiving" and "black friday". I was in daubt about the printers when I found your channel and I can see in your video that you use your printer without original cartridge. with your help, I finally decide the correct model. I really appreciate your job about 3D printer. Can I get more informations with you when I buy my vinci pro 1.0 ? Certainly I will have many daubts about it. I'm from Brazil. Nice to meet you and thank for your help again. Have a nice week.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi Fabio, I am not a Da Vinci helpdesk, but a lot of questions from a lot of viewers are addressed in the video's I have online. If you still have questions, I hope I can answer them. :-) Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Have a nice week.

[@timzimmerman7893]

Way cool info about my cool printer.. I got laser too.. incredible machine I seen a way to use the Cura software in the Divinci by replacing the file header and footer in the g-code.

[@appie21]

wederom goede video maar je vergeet een ding als je net het laden van je filament al klikken hoort kun je er vanuit gaan dat je nozzle niet goed is. ook is de minimale temperatuur belangrijk. En nog een tip als je nozzle klikt zorg dat je ptt kabel vrij is ( niet rond om de bedrading zit)

[@3dPrintCreator]

Goed punt, al moet ik zeggen dat ik dat zelf nog nooit heb meegemaakt, maar het zou inderdaad goed kunnen. Dank je.

[@mertenstoon4194]

Zeer goede video! Ik had het zelfde probleem en was inderdaad deels opgelost door op hogere temperatuur te printen. Wanneer ik met Slic3r printe was het klikken weg.

[@wyattdonley2298]

This matches the problem I am having exactly. Great video. 3d print creator, did you ever make a video on using flexible filament with this printer with the original extruder? I was hoping to try some

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi, I have not made that video, yet I have worked with some flexible filaments with succes, but the hit versus miss ratio is about 50/50. This printer is not really made for flexible filaments, unless you change the extruder of the machine.

[@wyattdonley2298]

@@3dPrintCreator I've thought about replacing the extruder. But at what point is it better to just get a different printer? I've been thinking about selling the da vinci and getting something like a ender 3 v2. What are your thoughts?

[@3dPrintCreator]

@@wyattdonley2298 I would agree to that. Unless you print your extruder and replace it with home made parts, so you don't make costs, you are better off with an Ender style printer. The Enders are for more superior then the Da Vinci.

[@pnwRC.]

I've noticed near the end of this video, it didn't appear that you use build tape on the print bed. Does not using build tape make better prints, & help to less the problems of prints breaking free of the build bed?

[@pnwRC.]

I'm printing with the XYZ Pro 3in one system

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi Anthony, In this video I use BuildTak on my printer bed. BuildTak is a material where filament sticks very pleasantly, provided you have a perfect leveling and the height of your head is really well set. If you use the head of the printer too close to the BuildTak, then you do not really get a print from your bed anymore, so you really have to look out for that, but if it's well-tuned, it will stick great, while you're with a little force your print easily loosens. The advantage of BuildTak is that it is compatible with many types of filament. I use it for PLA, ABS and NGEN filament, but also for Nylon. For use with Nylon you have to use a little glue, but then it is really perfect. I want to tell you that this video is already quite old and that a lot of new innovations have been added after making this video. For example, you can now also buy PEI, which works even better and you could convert your bed to a Diamond Glass bed, such as that used with eg AnyCubic printers (who also sell this separately) I think a Diamond Glass bed on this moment is the best one

[@pnwRC.]

@@3dPrintCreator Thanks for the info!

[@markhenderson218]

Hi Brian, I've noticed on my Da Vinci Pro that the filament feed tube hits the top of the cabinet during the first few layers of printing. I think you've mentioned this before and I wondered if you have come up with a solution? I've emailed XYZ in the same regard and am waiting to hear back. Thanks so much! Mark

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi Mark, Yes, that happens all the time with this printer. I solved this by putting a piece of cardboard inside the printer to make a flat top. Not only did it get rid of the loud banging, but also it helps to keep the PTFE tube good for a longer period of time.

[@markhenderson218]

3d Print Creator - thanks so much. That sounds like a simple and easy fix. 😀 I was thinking of creating some sort of stay device to push the tube down slightly, yet wasn’t sure if the “new” angle would interrupt/bind the flow of filament. I had also thought about simply cutting out the low hanging portion of the top where the tube tends to snag - yet didn’t want to void my warranty by doing this. 😳

[@EMTD-H]

cool video zou je deze video ook is in het nederlands zetten?

[@3dPrintCreator]

Nederland is maar een heel kleine markt voor 3D printing en ik wil mijn kanaal graag echt laten groeien. Slechts minder dan 2 procent van mijn kijkers komt uit een Nederlands taalgebied. Dus sorry, maar ik blijf het in het Engels doen :-)

[@Bobster986]

I'm new to 3D printing and bought the XYZ Printing Da Vinci Pro for my first printer. I have discovered that the Boden tube keeps hitting (clicking) on the cover above (seem to close) the nozzel, I think it's because its is wouned around the other tube of cables. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue without creating other issues with the tube? Thanks and I really like your channel!

[@3dPrintCreator]

I have taken some cardboard and mounted that on the inside of my top door. This way it only rubs agains the cardboard and it doesn't make noise anymore.

[@TroTipTriTec]

I wondered about the clicking speed. However, upon examination I realized there was metal over the cleaning box. lol. While the head was attempting to clean itself, I thought it was breaking itself. But that was on a 1.0 that I have just aquired.

[@briandodds]

Do you know of a video that shows how to remove the print head for unclogging? I think the reason why I'm getting the clicking is because the nozzle is partly clogged.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Sorry, I don't know a video that shows that. I have been asked already to make such a video, but I have not yet have a clogged nozzle with my printer.

[@MsFabiojacob]

Hello guy, Is it possible use this another filament outside printer without original chip?

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi Fabio, With the Da Vinci Pro printer there is no problem using other brands of filament. This printer doesn't care about a chip.

[@Alaa_alshahed]

i hope you make video how to solve clogged head and the problem that happening with me alot which is the abs pushing the tube in the top of the printer head in the middle of printing

[@3dPrintCreator]

Next time I have a clogged head here, I will record a video on how I solve that problem. The other problem I have never had.

[@Alaa_alshahed]

+3d Print Creator thank you:)

[@Sinkey101]

Thank you!

[@Bricks1226]

Can you please help. My printer extrudes filament when I load filament, but when I print it doesn't extrude.

[@3dPrintCreator]

Hi, take a look at the answer I gave you today under another video.

[@blabloq]

Hi! We have a 3D printer, same as this one, but it seems as though it's attempting to load filament too fast. However, we used the same settings before and it worked until the filament was tied into a knot but we didn't notice fast enough, resulting in the printer pulling on the filament and continuing to print with nothing. Now we're trying to get it to work again: Nozzle is unclogged, took apart the extruder part and cleaned it; the motor works, but when it tries to print the PTFE tube comes loose from the extruder (we pulled it out before, which may have been a mistake) and filament starts building up inside the printer. We're currently buying new PTFE cable and extruder 5mm part, hoping that fixes it, but I'm not sure that's the only problem. Can anyone help us?

[@3dPrintCreator]

The problem of the PTFE cable disconnecting from the extruder is pretty common with this printer. You can buy a new push fitting to solve that problem. This happened to me maybe 5 times now.

[@tommyharbofriis]

Is it possibly to set Z jog to more then 10mm? it takes forever to lower the bed 10mm at time :-)

[@3dPrintCreator]

It's a pitty, but no.

[@paulcumber4732]

hi brain can you use abs filament xyz 3d printer

[@3dPrintCreator]

Some XYZprinting printers can, some can't. It's in the specifications if they are capable of printing ABS, so you can easily find it on their website. A printer needs a heated bed and preferably a closed chamber to be able to print with ABS.

[@theoneand0nly874]

Just bought a new davinci 1.0 pro from amazon. Opened it up removed all the clips and safety stuff. I turn it on ERROR 0031 Y axis moves back and starts grinding???

[@3dPrintCreator]

Probably a cable on one of the steppers or on the motherboard that came loose. Not a difficult repair but it should not happen on a new printer. Try to get it replaced, else try to follow the cable from the Y motor and see if they are all connected (can also be a broken wire or bad connection in the connector).

[@theoneand0nly874]

@@3dPrintCreator I actually fixed simply by pulling on it towards me like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5DIiH6NZ56tiZo For anyone else this will fix your 0030 and 0031 error it's just that the shipment has been moved and it dislocated the x and y axis alignment.

[@pathevermore3683]

i got mine last year too. have had a handful of the usual problems. after a year of using it, how does it work for you?

[@mrmetal60]

Can you please help. My printer extrudes filament when I load filament, but when I print it doesn't extrude. same problem, Where is the answer??? link

[@3dPrintCreator]

I wish I could. The problem can be in the settings of your slicer, it can be something mechanical in your extruder or it can be the power settings on the stepper driver. You have to give more info to make sure what problem it is.

[@AlizadehMa]

Hey do you know how to connect it to WiFi?

[@3dPrintCreator]

No, that never worked for me. I tried so many times, but it just can't seem to find my network.

[@AlizadehMa]

I can not see it anywhere in the software !

[@pathevermore3683]

you have to hook it up by USB and use the xyz slicer to enable it's wi-fi.

[@nathanpotter8569]

if I can like this more then once ... I would. ... I got it down to 96% and my noise is gone....

[@3dPrintCreator]

Good to hear this (without clicking noises) :-)

[@siriuskayak1]

The printer does a OK job on it's own but can do better with a little tweaking.

[@3dPrintCreator]

For sure this printer can do great things. But this goes for every 3D printer. A little tweaking is always needed.

[@jeradookadooka4906]

after the turd layer?? I feel lost.

[@xXxDJDANxXx1]

Dont take the piss man he is trying to help you

[@3dPrintCreator]

His name is Jeradooka.... I don't feel like I am under attack :-)

[@kestutislinkus5543]

Read all before u start do somthing, or u can have extra cost doing this!!!!!!! I had problem becouse my extruder clocking- solution offered is deep cleen. But while it come again and again and ruing my printind object- i dont like to have printing ruined when i use more then 20meter of filament. Then i found out that the parts coming with printer is not collected good and not ready to use as Davinci declare. Before u start first print, u must tighten the hed very hardly (but not to brake), then u will have no problem with clicking sound. However i would do first print some parts to be able to upgrade to KV6 head if u acsidentely brake the tube uper the head. U should search for video on youtube with link to have the parts for printing. Here is one for 1.0: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rImco2eEmNdnmrc What u would need to order with the kv6 head is a 5v Fan 30xx and right connecting stick for heating element, or just use an old one- i did no welding to. Well i did some adjustment for one part and i did no drilling, however- i dont need to worry anymore about ruining my printings again :) Now about THIS wideo where we r now: lowering the extruding is a particular solution. U have no clicking as clocking heat part now heating enough for filament to go thru, but u get the thiner lines and if u get to lines near- they r not good connected. I would not do that as i like smoother printing and stonger!

[@3dPrintCreator]

To bad you don't seem to understand the problem. I don't set the extrusion to UNDER extrude, like you mention. I set it to CORRECTLY extrude. The clicking noise you hear is because the machine is OVER extruding and that's a something you want to avoid, not only for the clicking noise, but also because the dimensions of your print are not right if you are over extruding. The KV6 head solution is not such a good idea either as this head is not made for a proper cooling. I have made a video about that as well, also I made a video about switching to a E3D V6 head, as that is a real solution to a lot of problems and I can really say it works, but not for this problem, but for a higher quality prints. Now, what I really don't like about your post is the screaming nature of it. READ THIS OR THAT... it's BS as there is no extra costs involved if you lower the extrusion rate to make it correct !!!