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Fan Screw Holes are Stripped

Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by Michael Walker, Oct 3, 2017.

  1. Michael Walker

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    I received my New Refurbished Robo3D R1+ last Wednesday, I love it and want to keep it, I had an issue with a clogged Nozzle, no bid deal used the Quick Release feature and heated the nozzle up and pulled the broken filament out, then i noticed the larger fan move, and it was missing one of the 2 screws, and the other one was loose so i attempted to tighten it up but the hole is stripped out, then on the little fan 2 of them must be stripped out as they will not tighten either..

    Point is anyone know what size larger screw I can use for both? i don't have an assortment to try out or compare to is why..

    Thanks in advance for any help..
     
    #1 Michael Walker, Oct 3, 2017
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    The large fan (part cooler) only has 2 screws at the front that hold it in. The little fan if the screws are stripped in the housing isn't a big deal as you can print a new fan holder or I can send you.
     
    #2 Geof, Oct 3, 2017
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    Old broken one vs printed one that holds two part fans when i broke mine lol. Crappy print of course but it worked then i printed a nice one.

    20171003_124544.jpg
     
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  4. Michael Walker

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    on the large fan both are stripped i put a larger screw in but the other needs an even larger one apprantly.. more worried about the larger one dropping the screw, is that replaceable? the small one has 2 good screws and 2 bad ones..
     
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    just need to print that adaptor I showed above in the picture. The plastic part the screws go into are all one piece for all fans
     
    #5 Geof, Oct 3, 2017
  6. Michael Walker

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    so the one
    so the one piece holds both fans?
     
    #6 Michael Walker, Oct 3, 2017
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    Yes
     
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  8. Michael Walker

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    How did you break your fan holder?, they should be able to send me one i would think, but if you could send me one that would be cool also.
     
    #8 Michael Walker, Oct 4, 2017
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    I cant recall, I have long since ditched the stock set up on my R1+ units. I can print you one and send it to you yes, thats not a big deal.
     
    #9 Geof, Oct 4, 2017
  10. Michael Walker

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    Is this for the regular one? or does it hold more than 2 fans? if you have the file i can print here also... if you send me the file or show where to get it
     
    #10 Michael Walker, Oct 4, 2017
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    sure I'll look it up. Its on thingiverse somewheres
     
    #11 Geof, Oct 4, 2017
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    #12 Geof, Oct 4, 2017
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    I think the link posted has a zip file that is the Solidworks source files.
     
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    I think your right, I Imported into fusion long ago and forgot :D lol thank you
     
    #14 Geof, Oct 4, 2017

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