3D Printing Forum

Yes, that was one of the earlier things I looked at. I replaced the plastic tensioner with the metal one from Creality, and the gear and roller are also new. Even increasing the spring tension to the max won't stop the problem. The clicking is definitely coming from the tensioner - you can see the g...

I've been working with 3-d printing for years, using a homebuilt printer. I recently "upgraded" to a Creality3, and it is my first experience with a Bowden-tube printhead. I need help with filament feed. When I try to print, the extruder feed clicks constantly. I have cleaned everything, r...