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A few steps to keep the MakerBot running smoothly and continously. | A few steps to keep the MakerBot running smoothly and continously. | ||
== Mechanical setup == | |||
# Open and remove the top large cardboard pice along with the manual, remove the other pieces and take out the extruder | |||
# Move the build platform up by pressing on the inner back supports to remove the filaments | |||
# In the accessories box, find the two (total three) black screws and fasten the extruder (the washers are for the extruder plunder maintenance) | |||
# Add the rubber feet to dampen the vibrations and increase friction on the MakerBot work surface | |||
# Refit the build platform cable to the bottom plate | |||
# Hook the spool supports to the back of the MakerBot | |||
# Press the filament guides onto the extruder holders and clip the guides in place to the back | |||
# Find, or use the supplied US, power cord and plug it into the four pin connector | |||
# Lastly, unpack the filaments and put them onto the support, feed them through the guides till they hit the extruder | |||
== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 10 August 2012
A few steps to keep the MakerBot running smoothly and continously.
Mechanical setup
- Open and remove the top large cardboard pice along with the manual, remove the other pieces and take out the extruder
- Move the build platform up by pressing on the inner back supports to remove the filaments
- In the accessories box, find the two (total three) black screws and fasten the extruder (the washers are for the extruder plunder maintenance)
- Add the rubber feet to dampen the vibrations and increase friction on the MakerBot work surface
- Refit the build platform cable to the bottom plate
- Hook the spool supports to the back of the MakerBot
- Press the filament guides onto the extruder holders and clip the guides in place to the back
- Find, or use the supplied US, power cord and plug it into the four pin connector
- Lastly, unpack the filaments and put them onto the support, feed them through the guides till they hit the extruder
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]
- Fit side and top covers to prevent dust from settling on the extruder and internal components
- Enable accelerated prints to increase the print speed and efficiency, see below
Accelerated prints
A new feature which appeared on community 3D printers early in 2012 was the ability to accelerated the printing process. What this means is that instead of linearly moving the position by instantaneously starting and stopping the motors, the travel speed is gradually increased and decreased. While this method is slower when using the same travel feedrate as before, it will be faster when increasing, or doubling, the travel feedrate. The bot will not shake and vibrate as violently and work smoothly. But make sure to use high resolution models/gcode.
