Rubber band dampener
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I had a huge noise problem with my i3 because vibrations were being transmitted directly to a wooden desk. Now, my noise issue is completely gone. Not even when my printer starts oscillating does it affect print quality in any way. In fact, I think this solution has made things even better, personally. To achieve this, use rubber bands - approximately 6cm in diameter - and have at least five of them per foot. Each rubber band should be twisted around the piece four times. Do this based on the size and strength of the bands you're using, and adjust the number of bands per foot if your printer's weight is not distributed evenly. Underneath the rubber bands, a piece of training mat serves as a good shock absorber and a nice backup in case any of the rubber bands break. Printer Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer Model: i3 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.4mm Infill: 25% Notes: Printed with a 0.8 nozzle, two perimeters, and 1.6mm top and bottom layers. A FreeCAD file is attached so you can modify it to fit your specific needs if you have larger feet.
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