Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7
Time Required
15 minutes
Sections
2
- M3D Micro Frame Removal
- 3 steps
- Motor
- 4 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
M3D Micro Frame Removal
- Removing the frame is necessary to access the z axis belt, motors and ports. Make sure the unit is unplugged and set on a hard level surface.
Removing the frame is necessary to access the z axis belt, motors and ports. Make sure the unit is unplugged and set on a hard level surface.
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Step 2
- Pull the x-rods away from the plastic sliders on the y-rods, and flip the slider upwards to release the tracks. Lift the extruder assembly out of the way.
Pull the x-rods away from the plastic sliders on the y-rods, and flip the slider upwards to release the tracks. Lift the extruder assembly out of the way.
Step 3
- No tools are required to remove the frame. Press down on the printing bed with your thumbs while lifting the frame with your fingers. The frame easily slides up.
No tools are required to remove the frame. Press down on the printing bed with your thumbs while lifting the frame with your fingers. The frame easily slides up.
Step 4
Motor
- Once the base is opened you should find a circuit board and two motors like the one on the right, select the motor to be replaced.
Once the base is opened you should find a circuit board and two motors like the one on the right, select the motor to be replaced.
Step 5
- Unplug the connectors for the Orange, Blue, Gray and Black cables. These would be the motor cables.
Unplug the connectors for the Orange, Blue, Gray and Black cables. These would be the motor cables.
Step 6
- Once disconnected you will proceed to lift the motor using pliers.
Once disconnected you will proceed to lift the motor using pliers.
Step 7
- Now, remove the motor.
Now, remove the motor.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Miguel Pina
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USF Tampa, Team S3-G2, Nance Fall 2017
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robozeka - Aug 2, 2019
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Hello, good work and explanation. Is there any possibility to replace MICRO+ X-AXIS MOTOR “gear” please. Thanks