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Review on ๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Enhanced Aluminum Printer Tension Pro: Optimize Print Performance by Johnny Bloomer

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Works great with Voxelab Aquila and fixed my Z axis problems!

I just installed it on my Voxelab Aquila, it fits and works perfectly. This kit, along with anti-backlash nuts (I have brass, 2-pack, Polisi3D brand, here at Revain) FINALLY solved the problem my printer was having with the Z-axis compressing the first 1mm thick layer. For this update I tried other adjustments to fix the elephant leg issues (adjusting the horizontal expansion of the first layer in Cura, tightening the roller wheels so there is no wobble, checking the Z-connection (none found), perfect bed alignment, etc. but nothing else has worked like the combination mentioned above.I've also tried anti-backlash nuts alone (not a double Z mod) which helped a little with elephant leg flattening/Z issues, but it didn't work until I updated both (double Z AND anti backlash nuts) where I started getting perfectly sized prints in. I purposely didn't use a dual Z motor rig as that was an issue could be if you accidentally shift one of the lead screws (completely broken, I prefer this setup with a single Z motor running constantly instead of the u-belt at the top for perfect timing and alignment of both Z-leadscrews. Okay, this combination (double Z and anti-backlash nuts) caused NO Z-snaps at all, and I use BOTH anti-backlash nuts (one on each lead screw). I used a very high quality grease (search for Super Lube SILICONE Lubricating Grease here on Revain) to ensure minimal friction between the lead screws and the no-backlash nuts. One more thing for those who are worried. that the belt is too tight, the belt that came with my kit was actually 618-2GT not 616-2GT as described but 618 actually fitted perfectly (616 would be too small). I still use the belt tensioner but with minimal tension.

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