Difference between revisions of "MakerBot Replicator 1"
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== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
* Add blue thread-lock to all grubscrews on all the axis to prevent them to fall out [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3cnEr1sriQ&feature=plcp] | * Add blue thread-lock to all grubscrews on all the axis to prevent them to fall out [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3cnEr1sriQ&feature=plcp] | ||
* Use Triflow | * Use Triflow or similar PTFE lubricant to all metal-to-metal mechanical motion [http://www.makerbot.com/docs/replicator/maintenance/] | ||
* Replace the system fan with a large 80x80 mm fan to reduce noise | * Replace the system fan with a large 80x80 mm fan to reduce noise | ||
* Add a adhesive label on the right side of the joy-pad to indicate the insertion point for the SD card | * Add a adhesive label on the right side of the joy-pad to indicate the insertion point for the SD card | ||
* Remove the ABS residue from the drive gear regularly [http://www.makerbot.com/docs/replicator/maintenance/] | |||
Revision as of 21:43, 2 August 2012
A few steps to keep the MakerBot running smoothly and continously.
Improvements
- Add blue thread-lock to all grubscrews on all the axis to prevent them to fall out [1]
- Use Triflow or similar PTFE lubricant to all metal-to-metal mechanical motion [2]
- Replace the system fan with a large 80x80 mm fan to reduce noise
- Add a adhesive label on the right side of the joy-pad to indicate the insertion point for the SD card
- Remove the ABS residue from the drive gear regularly [3]
