Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Z banding is a frustrating artefact that can ruin 3D printer quality. Even worse, it can be very hard to pin down the root cause and apply a fix. Two of my patrons, Derek and Patrick, have designed well considered potential solutions for Z banding. In this video, I try them out on two of my machines.
Although these specific fixes didn’t improve the print quality of my printers, that doesn’t mean they won’t be suitable for yours. I like the design for each and how they aim to address Z axis problems.
0:00 Introduction
0:41 What is Z banding/wobble?
RepRap forum thread by appjaws1: reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,595083
CNCKitchen video on Z banding effect of bed heating method: youtube.com/watch?v=9JyydfcOcD0
1:34 My target printers
Dual Z steppers on Ender 3: youtu.be/6UgT9YqY3UA
Input Shaping for Marlin: youtu.be/7VLuz3hReYw
Z banding test tower: printables.com/model/393668-simple-z-bandingwobble-test-tower
3:16 Community fix 1 printing and assembly
Z-Axis Stepper Motor Mount with integrated Axial Thrust bearing by djos_1475:
printables.com/model/88587-z-axis-stepper-motor-mount-with-integrated-axial-t
Thrust bearing on Amazon: amzn.to/3jLgNKa
6:02 Community fix 2 printing and assembly
Z Stepper X-Y Axis Float Cage by Portzal3D
Download on Printables: printables.com/model/392127-z-stepper-x-y-axis-float-cage
3mm ball bearing on Amazon: amzn.to/3RO4lpK
10:18 Fitment to printers
10:53 Test prints and results
12:02 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
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Z banding is a frustrating artefact that can ruin 3D printer quality. Even worse, it can be very hard to pin down the root cause and apply a fix. Two of my patrons, Derek and Patrick, have designed well considered potential solutions for Z banding. In this video, I try them out on two of my machines.
Although these specific fixes didn’t improve the print quality of my printers, that doesn’t mean they won’t be suitable for yours. I like the design for each and how they aim to address Z axis problems.
0:00 Introduction
0:41 What is Z banding/wobble?
RepRap forum thread by appjaws1: reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,595083
CNCKitchen video on Z banding effect of bed heating method: youtube.com/watch?v=9JyydfcOcD0
1:34 My target printers
Dual Z steppers on Ender 3: youtu.be/6UgT9YqY3UA
Input Shaping for Marlin: youtu.be/7VLuz3hReYw
Z banding test tower: printables.com/model/393668-simple-z-bandingwobble-test-tower
3:16 Community fix 1 printing and assembly
Z-Axis Stepper Motor Mount with integrated Axial Thrust bearing by djos_1475:
printables.com/model/88587-z-axis-stepper-motor-mount-with-integrated-axial-t
Thrust bearing on Amazon: amzn.to/3jLgNKa
6:02 Community fix 2 printing and assembly
Z Stepper X-Y Axis Float Cage by Portzal3D
Download on Printables: printables.com/model/392127-z-stepper-x-y-axis-float-cage
3mm ball bearing on Amazon: amzn.to/3RO4lpK
10:18 Fitment to printers
10:53 Test prints and results
12:02 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
