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by DrRobot
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: V4 hot end leaking?
Replies: 0
Views: 10320

V4 hot end leaking?

As you can see in the attached picture, there is a blob of plastic leaking from the part between the nozzle and the heating block. Does this indicate a crack somewhere in the barrel? Thanks for any input.
by DrRobot
Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:59 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Tool alignment - how?
Replies: 9
Views: 29289

Re: Tool alignment - how?

Sorry for replying to an old post, but I just upgraded to dual extruder and I am on the same page:) You can print the file mentioned on http://makergear.wikidot.com/dual and send M218 T1 Xn on the fly and observe the alignment when printing. However, my question is how to save this offset on the pri...
by DrRobot
Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: How To: Correctly Set the Right Hand Nozzle Gap on the Dual
Replies: 8
Views: 35896

Re: How To: Correctly Set the Right Hand Nozzle Gap on the D

Thanks for the nice write up! So what do you think is the reason that hotter temperature brings the nozzle closer to the bed?
by DrRobot
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: HBP cable burnt off
Replies: 3
Views: 5123

Re: HBP cable burnt off

I looked into some old posts and noticed this is a known issue. The problem is solved now after I contacted customer support. Again, Makergear customer support is the best.
by DrRobot
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:43 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: HBP cable burnt off
Replies: 3
Views: 5123

Re: HBP cable burnt off

Did you have your wires supported? The new M2 has a special bracket that prevents flexing of the wires. The older models we just zip-tie the wiring harness to one of the legs of the spider. I don't think so, it's not even zip-tied to the spider. The cable is wrapped by wire sleeve and the wire slee...
by DrRobot
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:50 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: HBP cable burnt off
Replies: 3
Views: 5123

HBP cable burnt off

After a 7 hours ABS printing when the bed was set at 105C, the wire connected to HBP burnt off on my printer. I already ordered a replacement HBP, but I am wondering what could be the possible cause of this and how can I prevent this in the future? Does anyone here have similar experience? The print...
by DrRobot
Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: eSUN ABS+ Filament
Replies: 9
Views: 18195

Re: eSUN ABS+ Filament

That's right, ABS+ won't fully dissolve in Acetone, but it glues fine. Another thing about the ABS+ - I tried making a slurry with it, and whatever they blend with the ABS doesn't dissolve in acetone. Even after a couple weeks in the bottle, the mix still had a lot of solids in it - not at all like ...
by DrRobot
Fri May 27, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Print Surface?
Replies: 61
Views: 88727

Re: Favorite Print Surface?

I just ordered a Mic-6 plate :D Could you point me to the tape you got? Thanks!
dklassen wrote:Mic 6 plate and 5mil Kapton tape.
by DrRobot
Thu May 26, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds ** (FOR SALE NOW)
Replies: 49
Views: 56276

Re: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds ** (FOR SALE NOW)

I am interested to get one. Will there be another batch coming soon?
by DrRobot
Wed May 25, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Print Surface?
Replies: 61
Views: 88727

Re: Favorite Print Surface?

I just broke my Zebra plate with some thin and tall ABS+ prints. The bonding is too well and when removing the model, it broke off the surface of Zebra plate. I also think the thickness of the plate is not uniform, which caused an uneven build surface. That means for a large model, some part will be...