Stepper skipping noise during primeblob

I have attached a video of the start sequence of my print. I am not actually sure if this is stepper skipping or not but as soon as the Z starts to increase during the purge blob I hear the same skipping / creaking noise. I don't believe it is coming from the extruder but actually sounds like it may be the front top left of the printer. I was wondering if this is a common issue and maybe I am missing something obvious.

RubbyOP•9/10/23, 7:26 PM

I think it's possible it is just the star drives shaking with the subtle Z movements . . . Maybe it is time to go that 3.1 upgrade.

RRubby I think it's possible it is just the star drives shaking with the subtle Z movem...

blacksmithforlife•9/10/23, 7:30 PM

Mine don't make that noise, I would continue to investigate

RubbyOP•9/10/23, 7:33 PM

Mine have always been a bit noisier than others. When I do a 0.1mm Z increase they make that clacking noise. I am guessing during the Z move in the primeblob macro it is just a bunch of these movements in a row that sounds like skipping. I will upload a video of a 0.1mm Z increase in a second

RubbyOP•9/10/23, 7:34 PM

RubbyOP•9/10/23, 11:53 PM

Confirmed the noise is coming from the star drives. Closing this thread!