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Thermocouple ordered, I have all parts for another spring loaded extruder except bearing.--[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 00:21, 16 November 2013 (CST)
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Thermocouple ordered, I have all parts for another spring loaded extruder except bearing.--[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST)
  
  
 
Right extruder received some major modifications, still has some jamming/feed issues near the hot end.
 
Right extruder received some major modifications, still has some jamming/feed issues near the hot end.
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I think increasing spring pressure would help. Washers? --[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST)
  
 
Feed spools must be kept clear of obstructions, or the handles on the orange spools will catch on cords, etc., and the machine will jam.  
 
Feed spools must be kept clear of obstructions, or the handles on the orange spools will catch on cords, etc., and the machine will jam.  
  
 
Printing beds (both of them) may be bent/warped to some degree. Not always significant with smaller parts.
 
Printing beds (both of them) may be bent/warped to some degree. Not always significant with smaller parts.

Revision as of 06:23, 16 November 2013

As of November 15, 2013:

Left extruder broken. Needs thermistor, feed mechanism.


Thermocouple ordered, I have all parts for another spring loaded extruder except bearing.--Dbever (talk) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST)


Right extruder received some major modifications, still has some jamming/feed issues near the hot end.

I think increasing spring pressure would help. Washers? --Dbever (talk) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST)

Feed spools must be kept clear of obstructions, or the handles on the orange spools will catch on cords, etc., and the machine will jam.

Printing beds (both of them) may be bent/warped to some degree. Not always significant with smaller parts.