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by tks546
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New M2 User
Replies: 6
Views: 7664

Re: New M2 User

Thank you all! I have prInted the manual and beginner manual and have started to look at cad videos on you tube. Do I need to worry about getting a spare hot end/nozzle right away? Thank you, Jerold A second hot end and nozzle are great to have for troubleshooting or for switching quickly between f...
by tks546
Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New M2 User
Replies: 6
Views: 7664

Re: New M2 User

After several days of research, I just ordered my M2 today direct from MakerGear. I have been interested in 3D printers for 3-4 years, but finally decided to research and get a one. The M2 has amazing reviews on amazon and I hope to have patient and kind resources to help me learn here in the forum...
by tks546
Tue May 31, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Some Key Chains
Replies: 1
Views: 4449

Some Key Chains

I made some key chains for my niece's band. Thanks for the tutorial on changing filament mid print :D

-Tom
by tks546
Sun May 29, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Printed a MTB stem.
Replies: 4
Views: 9175

Re: Printed a MTB stem.

Nice! It looks like it should do the job.
Have you taken it for a test ride?

-Tom
by tks546
Fri May 27, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: best add on control panel
Replies: 24
Views: 33138

Re: best add on control panel

More great information thanks!

-Tom
by tks546
Fri May 27, 2016 7:34 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Z Motor - Skipping Steps or....
Replies: 11
Views: 10972

Re: Z Motor - Skipping Steps or....

I am going to keep printed, but honestly I can't express how shocked I am about it. I would never have though too much would cause such a drastic issue. I'll update the thread as I keep printing, hopefully with success. Is there a clutch of some kind on the rev E. Z stepper that got oil in it? That...
by tks546
Fri May 27, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: DIY Laser
Replies: 12
Views: 19139

Re: DIY Laser

Those blue lasers out in the open scare the crap out of me :shock:

I've got a K40 and I'm glad to keep metal and acrylic between me ant the laser.

Now if someone would come up with a cheap fiber laser I might change my mind, those are just fricken cool! :ugeek: :mrgreen:

-Tom
by tks546
Fri May 27, 2016 3:07 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: BLTouch Auto Leveling Sensor
Replies: 63
Views: 233099

Re: BLTouch Auto Leveling Sensor

Here's my first attempt at a mount. I haven't printed it yet just roughing it in.

-Tom
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by tks546
Thu May 26, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: BLTouch Auto Leveling Sensor
Replies: 63
Views: 233099

Re: BLTouch Auto Leveling Sensor

Here's the only info I found on the BL Touch google group doing a search for Rambo.

https://plus.google.com/communities/109 ... 14/s/rambo

I assume the second connector goes to one of the limit switch ports?

I going to see about modeling a mount for it tonight.

-Tom
by tks546
Wed May 25, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: best add on control panel
Replies: 24
Views: 33138

Re: best add on control panel

Thanks for the tip!

I'll try that through the Pi next time.

-Tom