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  1. hfarrer

    hfarrer New Member

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    Hi!
    I've had the robo3d R1+ for around a month, and I'm very happy with it.
    I started with a Davinci Jr, then a Monoprice Maker and also used the Mendel printer multiple times.
    I wish it came with some of the usual upgrades already like the E3D v6 which seems to be a must have and also a quieter power source.

    Here are some of the 3d prints I've made:
    IMG_20170210_174147.jpg IMG_20170224_204313.jpg IMG_20170225_154832.jpg IMG_20170303_100335.jpg

    After this month I noticed that I get clogs more often now, I can easily unclog it with a wire but it will get clogged again in the next print, is it time for a new extruder? does it have a lifetime?
     
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    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    Hi Hiram, glad to see you made it to the forum!

    Are you using an oiler with pla? I have a few extra hexagons running around if it comes down to that.
     
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    Yeah! One of the emails finally worked when I used the "resend confirmation" option, so finally I'm here.
    Yes I was using an oiler but I'll try to see if I can fix it, otherwise I will shoot you an email, I was not sure if maybe I could do something else before swapping the hot end.
     
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    Probably you need to remove the nozzle and burn out the jam, then season the hotend and likeky it will be better. Is the small fan running on your hotend ?
     
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    Swapping the nozzle is the extent of maintenance really on a Hexagon.
    (cleaning it and re-seasoning it as @Geof has detailed may help too)
     
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  6. hfarrer

    hfarrer New Member

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    Do think I need to clean it? :p
     

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    The outside? Who cares :)
    If the inside is that dirty ... then yep you got issues.
     
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    I was able to clean the nozzle... BUT
    I accidentally broke a wire when I was trying to put the nozzle back in ...
    IMG_20170304_192027.jpg

    The reason was because the hotend lost its thread and the nozzle screw wasn't going through very well... so it looks like I need a new one!
     
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    Yea those thermistor wires are itty bitty. If you get ahold of robo they will likely warranty you parts
     
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