I have made a break for the z-axis on the M2 . It uses magnets to create a slip clutch that stops the z-axis from falling when done with a print.
Design files and instructions:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1577463
Feedback welcome.
Z-axis brake
Re: Z-axis brake
Where was this last year when I first got my machine? (Whacked the living daylights out of my Z-motor more times than I could count!)
(Love the Slip-CO writeup too!)
(Love the Slip-CO writeup too!)
Re: Z-axis brake
It didnt seem real bad until I added the mic6 plate.
It was falling too fast.
It was falling too fast.
Re: Z-axis brake
Using magnets to counterbalance the weight of the Z-stage. . . how can I not like it? Great design.
Except. . . "cheep". . . "break"? You need to work on your spelling, man.
Except. . . "cheep". . . "break"? You need to work on your spelling, man.