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--- tripodmaker:maintenance [2021/04/08 07:52] – [Nozzle and hot-end] formlab
+++ tripodmaker:maintenance [2021/04/08 07:57] (current) – [Clean drive gear] formlab
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 ==== Clean drive gear ====
 The drive gear is not designed for serviceability, but with these steps it is not too painful.
-  * Connect Tripodmaker to Repetier-Host using the 2 usb extension cables.
+  * **Connect Tripodmaker** to Repetier-Host using the 2 usb extension cables.
-    * Connect the USB cable to the Renkforce USB Hub. //Don't connect directly to the back of the iMac. For some reason only the USB hub connection works.//
+    * Connect the USB cable **to the Renkforce USB Hub**. //Don't connect directly to the back of the iMac. For some reason only the USB hub connection works.//
     * In Repetier-Host, set the printer settings:
       * **Port**: look for the 'usbmodem' entry (or look for the change in the port listing when plugging in the cable).
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       * **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.
+    * **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.
+  * **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, extrude ''2,5''mm (the speed is not important). This rotates the extruder gear just enough to clean the next section
+  * In the print panel of Repetier-Host, **extrude ''2,5''mm** (the speed is not important). This rotates the extruder gear just enough to clean the next section
   * Keep cleaning until the whole gear is free from plastic.
+{{:tripodmaker:cleaning_extruder_gear_web.jpg?400|}}\\ Easiest entrance for the pick.