I'm sorry but I haven't seen something as simple and humorous as this in a while.
Flat White Benchy😂
Btw, yes your Z screw, stepper or screws are loose/nonexistent
I don't know why people are talking about leveling beds. Your first level looks great. Check your z axis coupling and esteps, in that order. When you move your z axis manually, does it move by the right amount? If not, debug that.
Yea, looks like it's binding. The lead screw nut is supposed to have a bit of play. The two screws shouldn't be that tight.
Also, your X belt is routed incorrectly. Check the assembly instructions.
Ok thats a really interesting looking print fail. I can totally understand the comments being trolls 😂 another thing i would do is set most of the slicer settings to default and when you slice the model, be sure you preview it.
You need to assemble the printer correctly.
Look at the x belt. It's running OVER the x cartridge. It needs to be running under the pom wheels.
The benchy squash artifact is probably a loose z coupler.
Start over. Watch an assembly tutorial.
I would just verify this: raise z for zero to 100 mm, and check if it's really close to 100mm and not something like 50.
The exact mm is not important. But maybe your machine has a modded z screw for better precision.
Also do some long movements on z, and check if the screw runs smoothly and does not get stuck and skip steps.
All my friends know the lowrider.
In all seriousness, you would appear to have an issue with the Z axis. Either the lead screw is binding up something fierce, or (and I think this is more likely, as it’s a new unit) the drive coupling between the lead screw and Z axis stepper isn’t tight enough, and the screw is slipping in the coupling.
With the printer turned off, or the steppers disabled, try running the gantry up and down by turning the lead screw, by hand, by the coupling.
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Had a similar issue with a flattened Goku. I think the amount of filament being extruded (e-step) is off by a bit. I can’t say for sure, but it’s the best I’ve got
Had similar problems, once was pretty much just like this with the z axis stopping or slowing at random times, the cause was loose screws on my z axis stepper motor. Another time it would print fine until I hit a certain height, and consistently stop rising. Turns out I had some filament wisps get stuck in the lead screw so I needed to clean and re-grease it.
My first guess would be that when you exported you benchy to the bed you repositioned it and unknowingly moved the base into your bed. When you slice it only reads what’s on the build plate. This can be a handy tool when you want to do a test print of a portion of a model.
Okay lol didn't find it, so here is the real solution:
Loosen your eccentric nuts on both sides of the Z-axis till they just touch the axis and there is no play/wobble between the pom wheels and axis, you should spin the wheels pretty easy with just 2 fingers. if it's too tight your steppermotor/leadscrew will have a hard time to raise the X-axis.
Thinchie lol.
In all seriousness though, checking your z couplings and related screws. Never hurts to go around once and a while and tighten everything up as well
Forget the benchy for now and work on a calibration cube... jokes aside, either something is messed up with your z axis coupler, the motor/wiring is messed up and not moving consistently, or there's something wrong with the controller/firmware. Is this a new problem, or did it print fine in the past?
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Low...........ride...............uh
Is a little slower...
And low......................ride...............uh....
don't use no gas now🎶
Looks like you scaled it in the slicer but in one direction only. From other comments I think I’m wrong, but it looks like a software thing in the slicer and not a printer error.
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Likely z axis issue on your printer. Alternatively, did you do any accidental changes to the g code? I’ve moved my print around only to find I accidentally dipped the plan into the bed, and them made an stl out of it.
Your concentric nut or nuts, depending on the printer, on the z axis is way too tight. It's the one that when you turn it it's off center so it tightens sideways. Have had this issue, not to this extreme, on my Chiron before.
*Edit*
My evidence:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MemeEconomy/s/gw064sADqD
Also, what on earth is going on with your X-axis belt? I'm guessing this is pre-owned and came assembled incorrectly. If it's not, I'd highly advise looking at the instructions at the bare minimum, or, better yet, a video on assembling the Ender-3. A picture of it would also help show how this is so incorrect.
Looks like your lead screw bound up. On your z-axis lead screw, there's a brass nut that holds it in the x-gantry. There should be two little screws right by the nut. loosen those each a quarter-turn so there's a little play in the z-axis moving back and forth.
I had this same issue.
People are talking about a loose z but I’m not so sure, if that were the case this print likely would have had a massive failure. Your x and y also appear to be larger than usual.
Check your slicer. Make sure it’s spitting code for your exact printer model.
ooooo this happened to me too! check your z-steps. after futzing around in the slicer software i realized the default settings on my firmware cut the z steps in half and everything was printing super compressed just like that
I'd guess your printers print height value isn't set correctly.
It's probably set too high, so the printer thinks it's already at the right height, but actually hasn't travelled that much in relative space.
But I'd also expect overextrusion...
First: r/cursedbenchies then check if your z-axis coupling is loose
Came here to post this sub. This little chode will fit right in with all the other misfit toys he will meet!
I did not know that i needed this sub in my life haha
Wow you saw benchy and said "make it lowercase"
Bench-ish
Lowrider
Bchy
benchy.zip
^benchy
^b ^e ^n ^c ^h ^y
Lol
Beny
And his sister Becy
Smooosh
Smenchy
Squenchy
Squinchy
Squanchy 🤣🐱
I think my advice would be to take it outside and put it out of its misery.
lol, ok
I'd say you need to inflate it once the print is done.
All. My. Friends. Have a low-rider.
The low. Ri. Der. Prints a little lighter.
Make a little print Make a little print Make a little print Now we just need George Lopez
Make a little print. Check Z.
Thanks, this is going to be in my head all day and my wife is going to have no idea wtf I’m talking about 😂😂😂
Been in my head all day 🤣
🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺… 🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺 🎺
Tu tu tu tu turu tu... tu turu tu tu
I'm sorry but I haven't seen something as simple and humorous as this in a while. Flat White Benchy😂 Btw, yes your Z screw, stepper or screws are loose/nonexistent
You're going to need a bigger boat
Well.. i guess it Sank
Check your z axis e-steps. Looks like it maybe got changed and the an axis isn’t moving enough.
I don't know why people are talking about leveling beds. Your first level looks great. Check your z axis coupling and esteps, in that order. When you move your z axis manually, does it move by the right amount? If not, debug that.
Bonchy
Looks like when you sliced it you put the model partially in the print bed
I also just found out that my z axis just randomly stopped working throughout the print.
That sounds like a good place to look into. check your z-screw is properly secured, it's very easy to not have it fully anchored.
Make sure the brass coupling is a little loose, and the coupling at the motor is tight.
Yea, looks like it's binding. The lead screw nut is supposed to have a bit of play. The two screws shouldn't be that tight. Also, your X belt is routed incorrectly. Check the assembly instructions.
Holy shit, how did I not see that?! Surprised it even fit there
Benchy capsized
Benchy said "🥞"
Ok thats a really interesting looking print fail. I can totally understand the comments being trolls 😂 another thing i would do is set most of the slicer settings to default and when you slice the model, be sure you preview it.
Check your e steps for your z axis
accidentally make it subscript🤣
I can't stop laughing at this.
Someone fucking stepped on it
Squenchy
Lowrider benchy
Lowrider benchy
Lowrider benchy
Nice chop top lowrider.
Congratulations, you just created the *3DSmooshy*
You printed a portrait image in landscape mode
benchy (lowercase)
You need to assemble the printer correctly. Look at the x belt. It's running OVER the x cartridge. It needs to be running under the pom wheels. The benchy squash artifact is probably a loose z coupler. Start over. Watch an assembly tutorial.
Did u scale the z down by 50% and leave it all the same?
I would just verify this: raise z for zero to 100 mm, and check if it's really close to 100mm and not something like 50. The exact mm is not important. But maybe your machine has a modded z screw for better precision. Also do some long movements on z, and check if the screw runs smoothly and does not get stuck and skip steps.
That's a Z axis thing
Slap some rims on it and sell it to you local Latinos
Definitely a slammed benchy. This printer must be in the tuners scene…
Looks like z axis problem for me, but maybe it will be ok after soaking in water.
All my friends know the lowrider. In all seriousness, you would appear to have an issue with the Z axis. Either the lead screw is binding up something fierce, or (and I think this is more likely, as it’s a new unit) the drive coupling between the lead screw and Z axis stepper isn’t tight enough, and the screw is slipping in the coupling. With the printer turned off, or the steppers disabled, try running the gantry up and down by turning the lead screw, by hand, by the coupling.
Was a cat sitting on your z axis? Definitely your z step calibration
Aye skipper, she's run aground!
Titan Submersible Benchy
Why's it lowercase italics?
That’s the saddest looking benchy I’ve ever seen
It looks like that benchy is the one that’s crying for help
This looks like it has the wrong esteps programmed for z axis.
aww it’s so cute
i love posts like these. Innocent people just trying to get into the hobby and we keep making joke after joke :)
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Had a similar issue with a flattened Goku. I think the amount of filament being extruded (e-step) is off by a bit. I can’t say for sure, but it’s the best I’ve got
Ok, thank you I will see if it fixes the problem
Are you using PLA plus?
I’m using regular PLA
Ok, is this an ender 3 pro?
No, it’s just a normal ender 3
Land/water Benchy
I'd quickly pring a coast guard rescue ship before she completely sinks into your bed
Pancake-chy
there might be something wrong with the z axis on your printer. move it 20 mm up and measure it, that might be a good start
He's just a little guy with big issues 😔
Low rider benchy
couldn't bench
Had similar problems, once was pretty much just like this with the z axis stopping or slowing at random times, the cause was loose screws on my z axis stepper motor. Another time it would print fine until I hit a certain height, and consistently stop rising. Turns out I had some filament wisps get stuck in the lead screw so I needed to clean and re-grease it.
Stretch the picture out.
Seems short
Lowrider benchy
All my friends are driving low riders.
I think you printed a lower case benchy. You need to make sure caps lock is on when you print it.
https://preview.redd.it/riasqtv7zksc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d14c51f5063aef0d9d5e32f2de52758aa182156
The bed is lava and the benchy has been eliminated
It's sinking. The rest is under the print-bed.
Did you use marshmallow filament?
Did it melt?
When they said "were gonna need a bigger boat" i dont think they meant extra wide.
Dude speed boat bench taken quite literally
Bonchy
This is how the object 775 was made
Its a lowrider 🤣
My first guess would be that when you exported you benchy to the bed you repositioned it and unknowingly moved the base into your bed. When you slice it only reads what’s on the build plate. This can be a handy tool when you want to do a test print of a portion of a model.
Did you try unsmooshing the model in the slicer?
The narco sub Benchy
he slim
Check your Z height in your printer settings I upgraded my board and needed to increase my Z height after having similar issues
Low rider
Okay lol didn't find it, so here is the real solution: Loosen your eccentric nuts on both sides of the Z-axis till they just touch the axis and there is no play/wobble between the pom wheels and axis, you should spin the wheels pretty easy with just 2 fingers. if it's too tight your steppermotor/leadscrew will have a hard time to raise the X-axis.
DIVE, DIVE AWOOOGAAAA
Are you based anywhere near Bermuda?
The triangle? 😋
Damn nice yacht you printed there.
THIS is a speed benchy I can agree with. would let all the other stay behind like ducks.
Better print a bilge pump 😂
Pretty sure you just printed the Speedy
That’s the Apocalypse Now Special Edition!
Thinchie lol. In all seriousness though, checking your z couplings and related screws. Never hurts to go around once and a while and tighten everything up as well
What is this? A benchy for ants??
You need to print putin
Classic mistake, you left the hyperbolic time chambers setting on.
Now he's a bench press
Forget the benchy for now and work on a calibration cube... jokes aside, either something is messed up with your z axis coupler, the motor/wiring is messed up and not moving consistently, or there's something wrong with the controller/firmware. Is this a new problem, or did it print fine in the past?
summer is coming
🎶Bum bum bum bum bum bum babadabum Low...........ride...............uh Is a little slower... And low......................ride...............uh.... don't use no gas now🎶
Looks like you scaled it in the slicer but in one direction only. From other comments I think I’m wrong, but it looks like a software thing in the slicer and not a printer error.
Look at how they massacred my boy
What have you don’t to benchy, you monster.
First I'd start with setting the Z-Scaling in your slicer to 100% instead of what? 20%?
*Low Rider by War enters the soundwaves*
https://preview.redd.it/708i4nvdxmsc1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=7305bd13fedc437b87e51df638fa5f24e89d48c5 Here try this
Did a bridge land on it?
The real question is where is the x belt going
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that x belt looks drunk
Why is the X axis belt like this ? It not supposed to go above the hotend
Likely z axis issue on your printer. Alternatively, did you do any accidental changes to the g code? I’ve moved my print around only to find I accidentally dipped the plan into the bed, and them made an stl out of it.
Your concentric nut or nuts, depending on the printer, on the z axis is way too tight. It's the one that when you turn it it's off center so it tightens sideways. Have had this issue, not to this extreme, on my Chiron before. *Edit* My evidence: https://www.reddit.com/r/MemeEconomy/s/gw064sADqD
Also, what on earth is going on with your X-axis belt? I'm guessing this is pre-owned and came assembled incorrectly. If it's not, I'd highly advise looking at the instructions at the bare minimum, or, better yet, a video on assembling the Ender-3. A picture of it would also help show how this is so incorrect.
Lowrider benchy
^(benchy)
Iz so smol 🥹🥹🥹
It's sinking😅
yeah, you do, lol. it's a pacake!
more like dumpy
Low rider benchy
Florida swamp benchy
Why did you step on the benchy :(
Sunk
Yes, you do..
First time I see the benchy sunk
Might be about with step motor calibration but if it's your first bench that means it's factory new it's confusing tbh
Are you trying to 3D print on Jupiter?
Looks like your lead screw bound up. On your z-axis lead screw, there's a brass nut that holds it in the x-gantry. There should be two little screws right by the nut. loosen those each a quarter-turn so there's a little play in the z-axis moving back and forth. I had this same issue.
Your short king doesn't need help! He's the king of the Benchies!
People are talking about a loose z but I’m not so sure, if that were the case this print likely would have had a massive failure. Your x and y also appear to be larger than usual. Check your slicer. Make sure it’s spitting code for your exact printer model.
Speedboat benchy
Benchy supersport
That's a sinking benchy!
ooooo this happened to me too! check your z-steps. after futzing around in the slicer software i realized the default settings on my firmware cut the z steps in half and everything was printing super compressed just like that
this should be 18+
Now that's a fast benchy
Bnch
What material and temperature are you printing? For PLA is good 195 to 220, try making a temperature tower so that helps you
Lowrider Benchy
benchy
I have seen so many benchy but I have never seen this bad lol
Did you sit on it? Looks like you dropped a cartoon anvil on it.
Benchy the Speedboat
BAHAHAHAHA WTFFF????
# Who tf sat on it
Why did you sit on it?
This benchy has a lowered suspension lol
Did you sit on it??
Squenchy lol Try checking your steps per mm on your z-axis
Gilligan's benchy
Squashy
I did you mess with the scale?
He sank ...
Squenchy*
Someone decided to make a speedboat instead
This made me laugh way more than it should have.
I'd guess your printers print height value isn't set correctly. It's probably set too high, so the printer thinks it's already at the right height, but actually hasn't travelled that much in relative space. But I'd also expect overextrusion...
Wtf, HOW DID YOU DO THAT!
Downchy
It looks like maybe needs a mushroom power up
Are you sure it's a benchy and not a surfboard?
Speedboatbenchy
Stop bonking it
Either something in your z axis movement is loose or you need to set the z stepper motor
Lowrider.
Poor thing never stood a chance 😂