PROGRESS+REPORTS

TO DO / NOTES:
 * (TBD)

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March 20 - Printrbot meetup (Lincoln, CA) spin z-axis clockwise - up, counter down
 * Alex (originally built the beta) worked a little magic. He:
 * replaced the Y belt guide so bearings are more stable
 * re-clamped the belt to the X carriage so that rubber belt is level & more tight
 * replaced the small herringbone gear
 * replaced Z-stop (wires & all) & installed the Z-stop mounting thing
 * cleaned teeth-thing with razor blade
 * Y-stop broken - replaced
 * connector was heat-shrinked, it pulled apart with the heat - replaced with a locking one
 * replaced bolts in the the Extruder from metric to standard
 * M92 E800 (was set at 600 - not enough plastic


 * Answered random questions
 * try 110*C (platform) / 220*C (printhead) - but every machine / filament is different
 * What can we adjust?
 * change the M92 thing to be slightly less - maybe 760?
 * lower temp of print head? 196-ish?

(slacker on keeping notes in Feb - March

Randomly in January (kept poor records for a while) The metal parts are upgrades to replace the plastic bits that couple the vertical threaded rods to the motors. These are optional.

"Please remember that you guys have a beta printrbot and there isn't much documentation yet. If you have any issues just let me know and we will will do our best to get you guys up and printing."

1.20.12 (Adam)
 * Sent updated Qs to Caleb: we can get the plastic to come out, and the printhead to move, but not both at the same time.

1.17.12 (Adam, Cole)
 * installed the driver into the RepG machine folder.
 * installed the serial port (in diver folder)

1.13.12 - (Cole-6)
 * downgraded to Replicator G-26. Installed.
 * Downloaded the stl converter, CADscan, from Google Sketchup pulgins page. Can't figure out how to install it.

1.12.12 (Adam)
 * Responded to Caleb re: OS for driver

(Old notes from Caleb's emails)
 * The built in gcode generator in RepG will not work with your printrbot. You must use a second program to generate the gcode called Slic3r(Link). Once you have opened Slic3r click on slice and select a .stl you would like to print (hint: start small!) Then the .gcode file will be generated. Now you can close Slic3r and open ReplicatorG. In ReplicatorG go to File>Open>Select your gcode you just generated> Open the Control Panel> Heat up your Hotend and Bed> Press Print!
 * Do not print until your Z-Endstop is installed. The Z-Stop tells the nozzle when its about to hit the bed so it is very important that this is installed. The package with the small plastic piece and a few bolts and nuts is the mounting kit. Bolt the Z-Endstop to that then onto one of the Z-Motors. Make sure that it will be triggered just before the nozzle hits the bed. This will need to be adjusted.

Replace parts (//There is just one thing that can be easily broken. The sliver and black cylinders that move on the smooth rods are the linear bearings,if forced or pushed/ pulled on to the rods too fast then the little ball bearings inside can pop out, but otherwise just make sure it is unplugged and go to town.//)
 * Along in the package we have sent a new X-Carriage (the thing that moves back and forth on the two vertical rods. Bolt the X-Carriage to the other grey plastic piece. Then bolt your extruder to this assembly you have made. Replace the current x-carriage with new one.
 * To replace the X motor pulley unbolt the motor and remove the pulley by loosening the set screw.
 * To replace the Y motor it is a bit more tricky. Unscrew the bed from its rails and loosen the set screw on the motor pulley. Then install the new one and replace the belt.