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by marvi
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Heatsink on extruder motor (running too hot)
Replies: 6
Views: 11823

Re: Heatsink on extruder motor (running too hot)

Thanks willnewton and jimc, if people aren't having issues its probably me over-reacting, or a singular problem with my machine. I'll try attaching a thermometer and monitor the motor for a bit for a better idea of the situation.
by marvi
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Heatsink on extruder motor (running too hot)
Replies: 6
Views: 11823

Heatsink on extruder motor (running too hot)

Hey all, I'm fairly new to the M2, and I've noticed that the extruder motor tends to get very hot during long prints. Sometimes I can't touch it for more than a couple of seconds. I'm not sure if it's okay for them to get this hot, so I'm attaching a heatsink to the motor. I found a couple of heatsi...
by marvi
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: printer enclosure
Replies: 4
Views: 8211

Re: printer enclosure

That is definitely an impressive enclosure. How does it hold up with regards to dust protection though? Does the acrylic seem to attract dust? I wouldn't recommend including the power supply in the same enclosure. I'm new to this myself but judging from the number of vents in the unit cooling does s...