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    Can't remove quick release plate pivot screw. Ideas?

    OK got it out. I applied about 45 seconds of heat to the threaded end of the screw using my Weller solder station. Not a nylon nut after all....
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Dec 22, 2018 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Can't remove quick release plate pivot screw. Ideas?

    It's screwed into a metal hex nut that is sunk into a hex shaped pocket on the plastic assembly that holds the large gear. Feels like I'm about...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Dec 22, 2018 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Can't remove quick release plate pivot screw. Ideas?

    I'm upgrading to a E3Dv6 hot end on my son's R1+. Printed a new quick release plate off Thingiverse, but I can't get the old plastic quick...
    Thread by: Ed Ferguson, Dec 22, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Simplify 3D profile for Robo R2

    Glad Simplify3D is working for you TransBat. Yeah - in relation to the cost of the printer, Simplify3D is not expensive. IMHO using a free...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Mar 28, 2018 in forum: Software
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    Community Favorite Marlin 1.1.7 Release for Robo R1, R1+PLUS & Variants

    I'm just using G29 S4 Z-n.n to offset the entire mesh as needed. Of course I'm using ver 1.1.8 set up with Mesh Bed Leveling and therefore...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Jan 28, 2018 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Community Favorite Marlin 1.1.7 Release for Robo R1, R1+PLUS & Variants

    James - I got Marlin 1.1.8 going this weekend as well on my son's Robo R1+. I set it up for Mesh and I'm using a 5x5 matrix. I'm using a strip...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Community Favorite Marlin 1.1.7 Release for Robo R1, R1+PLUS & Variants

    I hope you're right. I freak out when they start talking about an LCD not being needed to level the bed. Anyway, as of this morning they have a...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Nov 27, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Community Favorite Marlin 1.1.7 Release for Robo R1, R1+PLUS & Variants

    Marlin - One step forward, Three Steps Backwards. The masterminds over at Marlin once again don't get the concept:...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Nov 26, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Need a better program for my R2

    I use Simplify 3D with my R2. I've had really good results from their supports - super easy to remove. $150 for a slicer isn't bad in context of...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Nov 6, 2017 in forum: General Questions
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    R2 Click and Snapping Sounds

    jw - With my R2 turned off & the head parked at the left/rear, I can't see or feel any movement of the head or gantry when trying to move the...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Nov 4, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    R2 Bed is kind of fiddly...

    You must have gotten some weaker bed magnets on the second printer. Just for fun I turned my bed upside down and pressed on the rear. The 6 pogo...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Oct 19, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    R2 Bed is kind of fiddly...

    Yes - and my point of posting is that there must be a reason you need to re-level frequently, because that is not the norm with this printer. The...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Oct 19, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    R2 Bed is kind of fiddly...

    I've had my R2 since June and take off the bed almost every time to remove the print. My bed has been very repeatable. One thing I noticed when...
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Oct 18, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Community Favorite Marlin 1.1.7 Release for Robo R1, R1+PLUS & Variants

    Thanks - I'll give it a try in a couple of days & report back.
    Post by: Ed Ferguson, Oct 16, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades