<p>No, this is not Z-wobble, Z-wobble is usually characterized by a repetitive distortion, from the supplied images this repetitive pattern is not observed. A Z-wobble pattern is typically caused by the lead screws, or the Z drive where carriage follows the X/Y motion of the lead screw nut.</p>
<p>A typical image of Z-wobble on a Benchy would look like:</p>
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<p>Your print doesn't look that bad for a low-end 3D printer.</p>

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2020-12-08T11:24:56.590Z
2020-12-08T11:24:56.590Z
0scar
<p>The printer I am using is an Artillery Sidewinder X1. In the photos attached you can see that I am having a lot of inconsistency between layers.
The problem has never gone away and I always thought it was Z wobble but now I'm not so sure it is because we have tightened everything up, making sure everything is stable and tight.
Is this Z wobble or is it something else. Could it be the filament? Does it have anything to do with the slicer settings?</p>
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2020-12-09T01:17:58.183Z
that marks are due heating problem vs quality filament vs speed printing. I had the same few years ago.
Fernando Baltazar
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2020-12-09T19:35:59.897Z
Thanks for putting me on the right track. I will look into those three things and post an answer if I fix it.
Artichoke
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2021-02-06T23:59:05.050Z
For me this also look like overextrusion and heat- notice the drops in the middle of boardside's lower part. Also, corners (booth, bow) seems emphasized - and if it's not filament (too much + too hot = pressure) then maybe too little jerk?
octopus8
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Print quality: possible Z wobble
Artichoke
# Print quality: possible Z wobble

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-12-08)

The printer I am using is an Artillery Sidewinder X1. In the photos attached you can see that I am having a lot of inconsistency between layers.
The problem has never gone away and I always thought it was Z wobble but now I'm not so sure it is because we have tightened everything up, making sure everything is stable and tight.
Is this Z wobble or is it something else. Could it be the filament? Does it have anything to do with the slicer settings?

[![3Dbenchy](https://i.sstatic.net/8dxR6.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/8dxR6.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/KOFlE.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/KOFlE.jpg)

**Tags:** print-quality, troubleshooting, z-axis, artillery-sidewinder-x1

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: that marks are due heating problem vs quality filament vs speed printing. I had the same few years ago.  
> **username_0**: Thanks for putting me on the right track. I will look into those three things and post an answer if I fix it.  
> **username_2**: For me this also look like overextrusion and heat- notice the drops in the middle of boardside's lower part. Also, corners (booth, bow) seems emphasized - and if it's not filament (too much + too hot = pressure) then maybe too little jerk?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2020-12-08. Score: 2

No, this is not Z-wobble, Z-wobble is usually characterized by a repetitive distortion, from the supplied images this repetitive pattern is not observed. A Z-wobble pattern is typically caused by the lead screws, or the Z drive where carriage follows the X/Y motion of the lead screw nut.

A typical image of Z-wobble on a Benchy would look like:

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/94dXC.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/94dXC.jpg)

Your print doesn't look that bad for a low-end 3D printer.


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