The foolproof fix for Z banding and misalignment? MirageC’s wobbleX @TeachingTech

Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Recently I made a video testing some community fixes for Z wobble. They were very effective for their designers but unfortunately not suitable for me. MirageC saw that video and recommended I try his wobble X design, produced by Mellow. In this video, I test the original two printers (Creality Ender 3 and CR-10 Max), plus the Rat Rig V-core 3.

If you have nice idea for keeping the components pressed together without adding weight to the print, please post in the comments.

These parts were provided free of charge by MirageC/Mellow after agreeing to my review policy for the purposes of creating this test. All opinions expressed are my own.

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0:00 Introduction
Previous Z wobble fixes video: youtu.be/snM_NXr4SCo
MirageC channel: youtube.com/@MirageC
HeVORT channel: youtube.com/@HevORT
HeVORT 3D printer: hevort.com

0:47 Overview
HevORT wobble Xpreview video: youtube.com/watch?v=mLhklORNFBQ

2:06 Unboxing and basic demonstration
RepRap forum thread by appjaws1: reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,595083

3:17 Installation to Ender 3 / CR-10 Max
Ender 3 wobble X parts: github.com/MirageC79/Interfaces-for-WobbleX-integration/tree/main/Creality/Ender3
Dual Z guide for Ender 3: youtu.be/6UgT9YqY3UA

6:28 Installation to Rat Rig V-core 3
Rat Rig V-core 3 wobble X parts: github.com/MirageC79/Interfaces-for-WobbleX-integration/tree/main/RatRig/VCore3.1
Rat Rig online assembly CAD: ratrig.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH35dfcQT936092f0e43e0d130efbf30509f
Rat Rig printed parts: v-core.ratrig.com/printed_parts

8:29 Print comparisons
Z banding test tower: printables.com/model/393668-simple-z-bandingwobble-test-tower

9:32 Troubleshooting

11:05 Conclusion

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