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The first backup parts you'd print?
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:29 pm
by jdlev
Quick question on the M2 for those that use it a lot. What are the first parts you'd print of the M2 itself to have around as spares/backups in case something breaks?
Re: The first backup parts you'd print?
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:57 pm
by willnewton
Maybe a filament drive. If you have a new M2, that's it.
If you have an old one, then print the latest extruder motor mount or order the new metal mount.
Not much else to worry about. Check thingiverse for tool holders and other mods.
Re: The first backup parts you'd print?
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:12 pm
by Jules
Motor mount, filament drive and fan mount. (Just had a fan mount crack on me yesterday and had to reprint. Think i had it screwed in too tightly.
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When you print the replacement parts, use a high infill (over 60%) to make it nice and strong, and print them from PETG, ABS or ePC. You will have to drill or ream out the filament hole on the filament drive (by hand, not using a drill) with a long 2mm drill bit, which most of the guys buy from McMaster-Carr.
2mm bit 3083A122
long 48wire size bit 3161A63
Then do yourself a favor and change them out to the ones you printed - they will be stronger than the ones that come on the machine.
Re: The first backup parts you'd print?
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:41 am
by jimc
i print all the parts, put them in a plastic bag then stash them away somewhere. point is you never know so just print everything out that way your good and dont have to worry about it.