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by jimc
Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: connector for hot end fan
Replies: 11
Views: 15331

Re: connector for hot end fan

Just other places like newark. Mouser or digikey etc. try typing the part # in on ebay. There are probably sellers there
by jimc
Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: connector for hot end fan
Replies: 11
Views: 15331

Re: connector for hot end fan

Right in my post
by jimc
Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: connector for hot end fan
Replies: 11
Views: 15331

Re: connector for hot end fan

Crimp on a pin or socket and just insert it into the connector. A small pair of needle nose pliers will work to crimp it. Its a one shot deal. Once its inserted you need the tool to remove it
by jimc
Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:39 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: connector for hot end fan
Replies: 11
Views: 15331

Re: connector for hot end fan

newark.com

pt# 43020-0201

pins: 43031-0008
sockets: 43030-0008

here are the #'s for the other connectors on the m2

43645-0200
43025-0200
43640-0201

pin extractor tool: 11-03-0043
by jimc
Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:39 am
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: World Maker Faire
Replies: 13
Views: 57092

Re: World Maker Faire

i didnt go this year or last. 2015 was the last year i went and i could tell then that it was getting old. same stuff in 15 that was there in 14. nothing new or interesting so i just dont have any interest in going back. definitely cool to go to if you have never been but to make it a regular yearly...
by jimc
Sat Oct 07, 2017 3:52 am
Forum: Filament
Topic: What are the best flexible filaments?
Replies: 14
Views: 23754

Re: What are the best flexible filaments?

Cheetah bridges super easy. Really you dont need any special settings.
by jimc
Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: M2 Build Plates Slowly Deforming
Replies: 16
Views: 21915

Re: M2 Build Plates Slowly Deforming

Those belts should last 1000's of hours. I have 3 printers here. One dates back almost 4 years and prints almost non stop. Never had a belt break yet. If your breaking belts they they have way too much tension which explains the bow in the rail OR they are not lined up correctly and are rubbing some...
by jimc
Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: First Print on new M3 Dual
Replies: 13
Views: 44689

Re: First Print on new M3 Dual

thats pretty cool. is it your design or did you download it from somewhere? you have the stl or a link?
by jimc
Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: 24v Heat Bed Port Only Outputs 3-5v. Dead board?
Replies: 6
Views: 9937

Re: 24v Heat Bed Port Only Outputs 3-5v. Dead board?

It can be the mosfet yes. You are checking voltage though and that doesnt mean anything if you have a weak connection. You can test and get 24v but when you connect the heater there is more draw than can be supplied or passed through the weak connection give you a low or no voltage situation. Genera...
by jimc
Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:15 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: 24v Heat Bed Port Only Outputs 3-5v. Dead board?
Replies: 6
Views: 9937

Re: 24v Heat Bed Port Only Outputs 3-5v. Dead board?

have you checked the connection where the bed power plugs into the board. this was a big issue on 12v beds. we see alot less of it on 24v but it still has alot of power running through that small connection. the pin or socket can get a little bit of a weak connection over time. a weak connection wou...