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by airscapes
Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Linear motion components overhaul
Replies: 2
Views: 9955

Re: Linear motion components overhaul

This site has more M2 parts than Makergear had.. No rails but bearings and other parts.
https://www.partsbuilt.com/parts-makergear/
by airscapes
Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Linear motion components overhaul
Replies: 2
Views: 9955

Re: Linear motion components overhaul

Just checked the website and the bearings are still available as well as the X rail Unless you really let the maintenance go, I would think the rails should be fine.. Not sure about Z but would hop the bearing would wear before the rod.. If you don't get a response, and do figure it out, post your p...
by airscapes
Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Bondtech QR - Extruder
Replies: 9
Views: 24653

Re: Bondtech QR - Extruder

I also have made a different spool holder that uses bearing. These parts were all designed for and printed with a .75 nozzle so not sure how well they will work with a .5 or .35 Since I use a .8 Extrusions width with the .75 and designed to that a.35 may with an EW of .4 would probably be best if th...
by airscapes
Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Bondtech QR - Extruder
Replies: 9
Views: 24653

Re: Bondtech QR - Extruder

Sorry, meant to attach the factory file, but let me fine the stl and the factory.. had to zip them to attach These should print with ABS no problem if if you have simplified 3d to import them. Tension adjust is still very sensitive and a gravity feed setup for is kind of a must. No matter what you w...
by airscapes
Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Bondtech QR - Extruder
Replies: 9
Views: 24653

Re: Bondtech QR - Extruder

This drive is on thingivers and I have used it for a while now. With careful tension adjustment and gravity feed spool holder and a larger nozzle it can do TPU
by airscapes
Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Filament suggestions for outdoor use, that doesn't need a heated print enclosure?
Replies: 5
Views: 46385

Re: Filament suggestions for outdoor use, that doesn't need a heated print enclosure?

PETG is much better than PLA for heat and it is a bit more flexible without breaking. I have surveillance camera mounts I designed, which are outside in full sun, east coast summer/winter, going on 4 years now, no issue.
by airscapes
Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M2 hotend question about new one
Replies: 1
Views: 10023

Re: M2 hotend question about new one

yep, new hot end has everything.. nozzle, heater, thermistor, barrel..
by airscapes
Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: 3rd Party Nozzles
Replies: 2
Views: 43800

Re: 3rd Party Nozzles

Matterhackers had several MG nozzle sizes in stock last time I looked
by airscapes
Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MakerGear Forum Shutting Down
Replies: 11
Views: 45675

Re: MakerGear Forum Shutting Down

If this forum goes dark, I have a functional copy for read only access. If you are interested, please pm me you email address so I can send you the link when it is online. I also grabbed the wiki.
Hopefully it won't go dark and my efforts will be for naught .
Doug
by airscapes
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MakerGear Forum Shutting Down
Replies: 11
Views: 45675

Re: MakerGear Forum Shutting Down

Will this site http://makergear.wikidot.com/m2-technical-guide and Github also be doing away?