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by ob1
Tue May 02, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: LCD Controller
Replies: 3
Views: 7107

Re: LCD Controller

My LCD controller design is fully tested, functional and robust. Let me know if you want one, parts or a PCB. All of the design information can be downloaded from the link in my original post, but note that you will need SMD soldering capabilities for construction. Note: Stepper motors make excellen...
by ob1
Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Kit Assembly
Topic: More Build Notes
Replies: 0
Views: 15141

More Build Notes

My observations and comments from the M2 build process are at http://turtlesarehere.com/html/assembly.html.
by ob1
Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Power Supply Cooling and Fan Replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 5489

Power Supply Cooling and Fan Replacement

If you have an original M2 power supply in the laser cut plastic case then chances are it may be running too hot due to inadequate cooling. This reduces the service life of the power supply. You can read about replacing the fan and improving the power supply cooling through appropriate vent sizing a...
by ob1
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Spider Conversion (from 3 to 4 Point Leveling)
Replies: 14
Views: 20141

Re: Spider Conversion (from 3 to 4 Point Leveling)

@mookthai

would you please correct the link in your post that is quoted from me. Somehow you have added a "gclub" at the end of my link and this is not what I posted - nor does it direct to my link.

Thanks,

ob1
by ob1
Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: LCD Controller
Replies: 3
Views: 7107

LCD Controller

An LCD controller might be a useful upgrade for your M2. There is nothing worse than having your 8 hour dual colour print ruined while your computer decides that it has something more important to do such as crashing the USB communications by running your favorite anti-virus software. If you are thi...
by ob1
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Move Z-Endstop to the bottom
Replies: 15
Views: 23235

Re: Move Z-Endstop to the bottom

There are some instructions for moving the Z stop from the top to the bottom in my Z motor upgrade write-up. I know this post is getting a wee bit old but some folk might find this and the associated firmware upgrade and leveling links useful. http://turtlesarehere.com/html/z_motor.html
by ob1
Sun Feb 12, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Spider Conversion (from 3 to 4 Point Leveling)
Replies: 14
Views: 20141

Re: Spider Conversion (from 3 to 4 Point Leveling)

Here's a 'no spider machining' approach that uses those 6.2 mm diameter holes in the corners of the spider: http://turtlesarehere.com/html/4_point_leveling.html. The design approach is not original. This seems to work well and the bed is certainly more secure than with the 3 point MG system. Althoug...
by ob1
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Why can't I reply to posts?
Replies: 11
Views: 14324

Re: Why can't I reply to posts?

Looks like I can't reply to posts either. When I send stuff I get a message that the post needs to be approved, but this just doesn't seem to happen. Folk have asked some questions about my first post and I can't respond in a timely fashion. Would someone please either moderate my replies so I can b...
by ob1
Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Z Motor Upgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 10032

Re: Z Motor Upgrade

Yes, MG have seen fit to upgrade the M2 Z motor and lead screw. The reason for this appears to be captured in Brad Hill’s post at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/makergear/5qC0xmOzNMQ. It concerns load, precision, accuracy, noise and motor resonance. While MG do not yet offer an upgrade kit ...
by ob1
Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Z Motor Upgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 10032

Re: Z Motor Upgrade

@willnewton. A fair call on the resolution but my primary motivation is an M2 upgrade to Revision E. One immediate advantage of the new drive is that it appears to stop the bed fall of the original drive (but I'm interested to see if this is retained as the new Z drive beds in through use). I figure...