Hello everyone! I'm having a problem with my REPLICATOR Z18.

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Hello everyone!

I’m having a problem with my REPLICATOR Z18. The stepper motor that attaches the smart extruder is not working very well, any suggestions?

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have you tried contacting makerbot support ?

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yes, i’m waiting for their answer… :frowning:

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It seems the connector cable from Stepper and electronic is not well connected. That sound happens when one wire is not well connected. I think :smiley:

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Next time buy 3d printer so you can build and learn from him is more cheap I told this for my experience

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@Joao_Rodrigues

  1. Sign the petition https://www.change.org/p/makerbot-industries-product-recall-makerbot-5th-generation-3d-printer
  2. Return or sell your Z18.
  3. Buy an Ultimaker 2 Extended or another open-source printer.
  4. Live happily ever after (or something like that).
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It sounds like something loose inside (maybe the drive gear) is touching with another part. What about opening it and having a look inside? :slight_smile: