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    Scrap that idea. There's no way of wrapping the...

    Scrap that idea. There's no way of wrapping the cable ties round.
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    That threading is weird. Are you easily able...

    That threading is weird.

    Are you easily able to wobble the gantry by hand? If so, perhaps tightly wrapping cable ties around the linear bearings and the bracket might help to steady everything. ...
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    It's not an accurate method,but I used a set...

    It's not an accurate method,but I used a set square to level my gantry. I align one side on the bed then measure the gantry height on both sides. But obviously if the bed is off, the levelling is...
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    If you're unable to cancel the 5x8mm couplers you...

    If you're unable to cancel the 5x8mm couplers you can just turn the existing lead screws upside down.
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    These are the couplers I used, currently at 69p...

    These are the couplers I used, currently at 69p each:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32811231720.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dsjGCaf

    I bought a pair of 5x8mm since I changed the lead...
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    Thanks for the update. I've been tinkering...

    Thanks for the update.

    I've been tinkering with mine too, it's running well, but not as well as yours. Can't believe you printed the dragonfly at 100mm per second and it's come out great!

    I...
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    I was assuming that by having a separate arduino...

    I was assuming that by having a separate arduino board I'd be able to access the unused GPIO pins. Does the MKS Gen L board still give easy access to these pins then?

    I'm actually struggling to...
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    Thanks both for your tips. Unless I'm missing...

    Thanks both for your tips.

    Unless I'm missing something, I think I'll pass on the MKS Gen L board. I really want to do the dual extruder upgrade asap as I want to start using PVA for the supports...
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    Well, my controller board is dead already :( ...

    Well, my controller board is dead already :(

    The extruder driver chip seems to have blown. But since it's an all in one board, I cant swap out the driver module. I've messaged the seller hoping...
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    Cool, glad it worked for you too. I think I...

    Cool, glad it worked for you too.

    I think I meant z-axis wobble earlier. Yes it was the threaded rods wobbling. The caps I printed seem to do the job well, although you might be able to do a...
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    Hi I've just built one of these today and am...

    Hi

    I've just built one of these today and am slowly getting it going.

    The SD card reader on my control board was faulty too, but I managed to dislodge the spring catch by putting a thin kitchen...
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