Please help! I'm missing the bag containing 2 screws from nylon bag A (http://i.imgur.com/I7PDV1N.jpg?1). It's pretty much step one. I'd really like to get this up and running ASAP and will go to my local hardware store to replace them if I know what type of screws they are. Please, Please, Please can someone help me. I'm so close, and yet so far.
I think those 2 screws are the same as used in CTC printer.
If so, they are 3mm screws, 15mm thread length.
Note: there may be some screws in Bag-B that will fit
But, then I'll need bag B screws lol. But I'll use them when I go to the store for reference. Thanks!!!
M3 is correct. Not entirely certain of the length but they can easily be shortened...Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleSeven
Yes, I think I put a flat washer, or 2, on them alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by Sebastian Finke
That'll do it. Not exactly rocket science ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleSeven
Lowe's had Hillman Machine Screws M3-.50 x 10, but they don't seem to be working. Am I missing something?
what does the '-.50' mean ?
All the nuts and bolts on my creator are m3.
I've bought spares from my local hardware store and off amazon. No issues - but never seen the '-.50' before.
Those are probably Too Short,Quote:
Originally Posted by shmooel
I think the 10mm is the Overall length and you need some with about 15mm thread length,
Overall length includes the Head also,
So, you need some with overall length about 18mm, I think.
The .50 number is the thread Pitch, or shape of treads.
and .5 is the most common M3 pitch.
I actually got them to work fine, I think the problem was that I wasn't apply enough reverse pressure on the extruder itself for the screws to fully catch. also, the instruction manual I was emailed originally was apparently the wrong one so hopefully with the new instructions I'll be able to resolve my issues since I noticed after thinking I was done I still had parts leftover
That's the Thread Pitch angle or shape of threadsQuote:
Originally Posted by curious aardvark
Great !
You can Print something Now ! ;)
You may want to get some longer screws though,
because I really don't think the 10mm length is Enough threads
in the block, to hold it properly.
Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleSeven
Well, once I get all the rest of the bits and pieces installed and learn the software lol. But yeah, I'm excited to be closer than I was before.
you always get spares, not leftovers :-)