Mods and Upgrades Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:45:30 +0000 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:45:30 +0000 ROBO 3D User Forum http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?forums/mods-and-upgrades.84/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:56:13 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/filament-oiler-mark-was-right.25083/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/filament-oiler-mark-was-right.25083/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
Everything went to hell and I did not place the fault...

Filament oiler, Mark was right]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:22:11 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/perfect-finish-achieved.25080/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/perfect-finish-achieved.25080/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
The fastest jerk the printer can supply without skipping steps gives the best results. I started using slower acceleration gradually increasing jerk settings until I had problems. I found that the extruder jerk must be faster than the X,Y jerk. Having established jerk I began bringing up acceleration. I did find a corner where increased acceleration produced declining...

Perfect Finish achieved]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:01:09 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/in-pursuit-of-a-better-finish.25078/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/in-pursuit-of-a-better-finish.25078/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
Having the ability to play with the steppers and stepping rate I went...

In Pursuit of a better finish]]> 4 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 02:24:36 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-rebuild-phase-1.24854/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-rebuild-phase-1.24854/ invalid@example.com (LordPeq) LordPeq
Robo R2 Rebuild Phase 1]]> 7 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:20:06 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/modifying-the-print-head-to-use-an-8mm-rod.24723/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/modifying-the-print-head-to-use-an-8mm-rod.24723/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
I used Fushi bearings LM8LUU from Amazon. They are verry tight and smooth. On my proto tyoe Robo Clone I only use the 8 mm rods....

Modifying the Print Head to use an 8mm Rod]]> 13 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:00:12 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/replace-that-old-style-bowden-tube.24850/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/replace-that-old-style-bowden-tube.24850/ invalid@example.com (tkoco) tkoco https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079P92HN9

The tube going from the filament sensor to the extruder... the original tubing specification is mediocre. Replace it with Capricorn tubing (link posted above). The Capricorn tubing is slicker. You can feel the difference when feeding filament to the extruder. This mod will help when you print with TPU filament. (like NinjaFlex as an example)]]> 4 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:12:17 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/fixing-the-printhead-not-inserting-squarely.24842/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/fixing-the-printhead-not-inserting-squarely.24842/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:37:04 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/updated-bed-temp-table.24830/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/updated-bed-temp-table.24830/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
I take the glass and use thermal plaster on each corner to attach to bed. That way I maintain the flatness of the glass and have...

Updated Bed temp table]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:21:47 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/problem-with-z-axis-repeatability.24823/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/problem-with-z-axis-repeatability.24823/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
Over the course of a month one of my R2's started having problems with the z axis repeatability resulting in many unusable parts. Then the z axis switch died. I replace the z axis sensor ( a real pain in the butt ) and while I was at it I removed the 10uf electrolytic cap on the IR board and replaced it with a much lower impedance stacked ceramic 1uf cap.

The result was I...

Problem with z axis repeatability]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:39:33 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/how-to-fix-a-broken-bushing-block.24820/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/how-to-fix-a-broken-bushing-block.24820/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
How to fix a broken bushing block]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 23:15:17 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-tension-arm-upgrade.24817/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-tension-arm-upgrade.24817/ invalid@example.com (TheJoker5150) TheJoker5150 2 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:46:22 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/even-better-dryer-box.24816/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/even-better-dryer-box.24816/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
The controllers can be purchased for 12v or 24v and the 24v unit is simple to convert to 12v. The Sovol is a 12v 48w unit which is great. The Chinese controllers convert from 12v to...

Even Better Dryer Box]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 19:26:33 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/wild-idea.24809/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/wild-idea.24809/ invalid@example.com (LordPeq) LordPeq
First, the OctoPrint plugin sucks. It is buggy, it never wants to reconnect after any of my computers go to sleep, and when the webcam is turned on, I get an infinitely longer web page and the...

Wild Idea]]> 14 Thu, 12 May 2022 13:04:58 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-print-head-suggestions.24802/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/robo-r2-print-head-suggestions.24802/ invalid@example.com (August) August
Did they ever do the dual hotends for this unit? or laser engraver..]]> 3 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:54:58 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/replacing-the-hotend-with-e3d.23648/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/replacing-the-hotend-with-e3d.23648/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3180056 a shroud that takes into account the E3D increased length. The posting also includes a new hex file to be uploaded that has the 3950 thermistor table and decreases the z axis length to accommodate the E3D. Also included is the original hex so that you can go back. Just change the connectors...

Replacing The Hotend with E3D]]> 10 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:47:49 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/improved-print-head-cable-clamp.24759/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/improved-print-head-cable-clamp.24759/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:52:42 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/ir-board-fix.24729/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/ir-board-fix.24729/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
IR board fix]]> 11 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:11:24 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/making-the-perfect-e3d-hotend.24707/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/making-the-perfect-e3d-hotend.24707/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
Making the perfect E3D Hotend]]> 4 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:01:32 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/partsbuilt-r2-stepper-driver-upgrade.24200/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/partsbuilt-r2-stepper-driver-upgrade.24200/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
I put in Chinese clone DVR8825 drivers and at first set to 16 micro steps for compatibility. I did the fast...

Partsbuilt R2 stepper driver upgrade]]> 5 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:40:32 +0000 http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/sunlu-dryer-set-and-forget-modification.24644/ http://community.robo3d.com/index.php?threads/sunlu-dryer-set-and-forget-modification.24644/ invalid@example.com (Lance Weston) Lance Weston
There is about 3% RH and 3C hysteresis in the system because if it's mass.

This stops wasted energy the heater is only on when the RH% is high and the temp low. It is set and forget, not requiring the constant pushing of buttons to keep the heater energized.

When I set for 15%RH the heater...

Sunlu Dryer Set and Forget Modification]]>