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tripodmaker:maintenance [2020/01/15 03:37] – [Cleaning] formlab | tripodmaker:maintenance [2021/04/08 07:57] (current) – [Clean drive gear] formlab | ||
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==== Cleaning ==== | ==== Cleaning ==== | ||
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* clean v-rails the wheels ride on | * clean v-rails the wheels ride on | ||
* clean feeder teeth | * clean feeder teeth | ||
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* in Printrun, open port / | * in Printrun, open port / | ||
* vacuum away the dust | * vacuum away the dust | ||
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+ | * vacuum the rod ends too. They collect tiny metal particles that are attracted to the magnet. | ||
* clean hot-end | * clean hot-end | ||
* check if Bowden tube doesn' | * check if Bowden tube doesn' | ||
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==== Nozzle and hot-end ==== | ==== Nozzle and hot-end ==== | ||
Make sure that the nozzle and hot-end are cleaned when loaded with plastic residues. To clean of the nozzle, simply heat it until the plastic gets sticky, and use a printed cube to peel of the sticky plastic. | Make sure that the nozzle and hot-end are cleaned when loaded with plastic residues. To clean of the nozzle, simply heat it until the plastic gets sticky, and use a printed cube to peel of the sticky plastic. | ||
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+ | ==== Clean drive gear ==== | ||
+ | The drive gear is not designed for serviceability, | ||
+ | * **Connect Tripodmaker** to Repetier-Host using the 2 usb extension cables. | ||
+ | * Connect the USB cable **to the Renkforce USB Hub**. // | ||
+ | * In Repetier-Host, | ||
+ | * **Port**: look for the ' | ||
+ | * **Baud Rate**: 115200 | ||
+ | * **Stop Bits**: 1 | ||
+ | * **Parity**: None | ||
+ | * **Transfer Protocol**: Auto | ||
+ | * **Receive Cache Size**: 63 | ||
+ | * **Timeout**: | ||
+ | * **Use ping pong communication**: | ||
+ | * **Firmware sends OK after error**: not ticked | ||
+ | * Click 'Home All' to test the connection. | ||
+ | * **Heat up the extruder** to 180°C. This is approx the lowest temperature needed to be able to turn the extruder motor. Colder, and the software gives a warning to avoid cold extrusion. | ||
+ | * **Clean** the drive gear slots you can reach with a sharp pick. Insert the pick just in front of the idle bearing. Be patient and do one slot of the gear at a time. Only ±4 slots are in reach. | ||
+ | * In the print panel of Repetier-Host, | ||
+ | * Keep cleaning until the whole gear is free from plastic. | ||
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