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Part required - Top part which attached to X Carriage R1

Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by mamejay, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. mamejay

    mamejay Member

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    Hey guys,
    I noticed on my printer that the part that is attached to the top of the X carriage has a crack in. Its the part that the 2 extruder screws connect to. I cannot work out what the name of it is so be kind.
    I have a Robo 3D R1.
    If anyone knows of a replacement that I can print before it gets any worse that would be awesome.
    Thanks
     
    #1 mamejay, Oct 31, 2016
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    #2 mark tomlinson, Oct 31, 2016
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    Be sure to select the version for J-Head. That is the style the Hex hotend that comes with the Robos is. I'd recommend http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379. Printed it a couple times for folks and comes out pretty nice.
     
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  4. mamejay

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    yeah that's the part I needed. Have tried to print it but the support material is a bitch to remove. Also I should have cranked the infill so its nice and strong
     
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    I print it without any support just fine. The model has one piece of support built in. Should be fine as is.
     
    #5 danzca6, Nov 2, 2016
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    A yes :) Which free slicer are you using?
     
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  7. mamejay

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    I am using Matter Control. I started to setup Cura and I think I have it at a point where I am comfortable.
    What free slicer do you recommend Mark?
     
    #7 mamejay, Nov 2, 2016
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    The best one out there is Simplify3D. Not free, but worth it.
    You can review their video tutorials and help stuff here:

    https://www.simplify3d.com/support/

    They do offer a satisfaction guarantee:

    https://www.simplify3d.com/buy-now/

    "Try it for a full two weeks!

    If you don’t love the software, return it for a full refund."

    It puzzles me why folks will invest the cost of the printer and balk at the cost for good software :)
    Not everyone does, but many do. It is not like the printer is free, get the most out of it.

    I used the free software for over a year (tried them all and probably some you haven't heard of). They all failed somewhere, someway (sometimes often). I have yet to have a slicer related issue with S3D.
     
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  9. mamejay

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    Got my hands on a copy of simplify 3d. Man its good. Just printed the part and the support material just pealed off. I really did not think it was possible.
     
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    What? No pic? :) Glad it worked out for you.
     
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    Copy?
    Any chance of getting a link?
    I'd love to try before I buy.
     
    #11 Rigmarol, Nov 10, 2016
  12. Chuck Erwin

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    I think you buy it first then you get two weeks to make up your mind.

    Try it for a full two weeks!
    If you don’t love the software, return it for a full refund.
     
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  13. Rigmarol

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    2 weeks?
    I didn't see that part thanks.
    I might give it a try the next vacation time I have.

    To be clear, I don't run pirated software unless they don't have a trial version. If I like pirated software I buy it or unload it.
    I get paid for my work, so should software makers.
     
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  14. Geof

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    I bought it and was very pleased. I havent heard of to many people not liking it...but I have heard people perfer Cura over S3D. The trial is a good thing for sure.
     
    #14 Geof, Nov 11, 2016

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