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== Filament == | |||
Watch out for strands of filament that can block your axis and the ventilator ... | |||
== Printing spare parts == | == Printing spare parts == | ||
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* [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Spare_parts BFB wiki spare parts V3.0] Some of these are compatible with V 3.1 (check the numbers and the pictures) | * [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Spare_parts BFB wiki spare parts V3.0] Some of these are compatible with V 3.1 (check the numbers and the pictures) | ||
* Search in the BFB forum, e.g. [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/fora/user/index.php?topic=281.0 My Community > Mechanical > Build Board > Printing spare parts] | * Search in the BFB forum, e.g. [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/fora/user/index.php?topic=281.0 My Community > Mechanical > Build Board > Printing spare parts] | ||
IMHO, you should print the extruder wheels for example. | |||
== Oiling == | == Oiling == | ||
According to Dave White, use: | |||
Dry PTFE lubricant | |||
* Low friction | |||
* Non-toxic | |||
* Non-stick | |||
* Ideal for machine beds etc. | |||
Do never use: | |||
* Silicone | |||
* WD40 | |||
Read [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/fora/user/index.php?topic=464.msg6434#msg6434 My Community > General Category > General Discussion > To lube or not to lube...] | |||
== Nozzle problems == | == Nozzle problems == | ||
If the nozzle drives into the print bed, then you are in trouble: | |||
* You may have a damaged nozzle aperture | |||
* Melted plexi glass inside | |||
Use a 0.3mm drill to clean. If the damage is not to great you may try with a needle. | |||
Read: | |||
* http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/fora/user/index.php?topic=597.msg5550#msg5550 | |||
* http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/fora/user/index.php?topic=505.0 | |||
* etc. | |||
[[Category:RapMan]] | [[Category:RapMan]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:56, 16 April 2010
Filament
Watch out for strands of filament that can block your axis and the ventilator ...
Printing spare parts
If a plexi glass part breaks, you first can try to glue it with superglue.
But also might print some spare parts. Some are available for Rapman V3.0:
- BFB wiki spare parts V3.0 Some of these are compatible with V 3.1 (check the numbers and the pictures)
- Search in the BFB forum, e.g. My Community > Mechanical > Build Board > Printing spare parts
IMHO, you should print the extruder wheels for example.
Oiling
According to Dave White, use: Dry PTFE lubricant
- Low friction
- Non-toxic
- Non-stick
- Ideal for machine beds etc.
Do never use:
- Silicone
- WD40
Read My Community > General Category > General Discussion > To lube or not to lube...
Nozzle problems
If the nozzle drives into the print bed, then you are in trouble:
- You may have a damaged nozzle aperture
- Melted plexi glass inside
Use a 0.3mm drill to clean. If the damage is not to great you may try with a needle.
Read: