Looking for someone to repair my MK3S
I am old and disabled and just cannot perform repairs on my printer. I do enjoy day to day printing and tuning. Recently I had a "blob" situation as I ran an overnight print. This blob was the mother of all blobs and really did a number on my print head / extruder. I attempted to clean the blob as usual with heat ups and debris removal. However, the blob was severe it damaged the wires going to the heat block. Being an "old" repairman, I disassembled some of the extruder to begin repair, (huge mistake). My eyesight is not the best and I have MS which compounds my ability to work on things anymore. I know I can ship my machine back to the factory for repair, but I was hoping someone closer to me might take on the repairs. I live in Nebraska, but I could ship the machine as well.
I would appreciate any and all suggestions on how to move forward. I know there is all kinds of videos and help manuals online, but at my age I just cannot bear the thought of digging into hours and hours of learning indepth repairs. Thanks!!
RE: Looking for someone to repair my MK3S
I am old and disabled and just cannot perform repairs on my printer. I do enjoy day to day printing and tuning. Recently I had a "blob" situation as I ran an overnight print. This blob was the mother of all blobs and really did a number on my print head / extruder. I attempted to clean the blob as usual with heat ups and debris removal. However, the blob was severe it damaged the wires going to the heat block. Being an "old" repairman, I disassembled some of the extruder to begin repair, (huge mistake). My eyesight is not the best and I have MS which compounds my ability to work on things anymore. I know I can ship my machine back to the factory for repair, but I was hoping someone closer to me might take on the repairs. I live in Nebraska, but I could ship the machine as well.
I would appreciate any and all suggestions on how to move forward. I know there is all kinds of videos and help manuals online, but at my age I just cannot bear the thought of digging into hours and hours of learning indepth repairs. Thanks!!
Hello and welcome to the forum!
Such a blob is of course an annoying thing and usually happens when you don't expect it. To find someone near you, the best way is to use "Prusaworld". I would like to help you, but I live in Vienna.
https://www.prusaprinters.org/world
wbr,
Karl
Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.
Location
Sir,
I would echo Karl. I am in the US in GA and I help people all the time. You can find someone local.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
Need to know where you are!
I also help people keep their printers running, I’m in Kansas. Please let us know where you are at.
L.
Kansas
If he is in Kansas, you might be able to help. I am 16 hours away.
I also help people keep their printers running, I’m in Kansas. Please let us know where you are at.
L.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
Where in Nebraska?
I live in the Wichita area and if your not far, we could plan for you to visit. There is a very good chance I will have everything we need to get you running again in my shop. I changed to a Mosquito hotend a year ago and have lots of parts for the original hotend Prusa uses. I should be able to repair it at no cost and maybe be able to send you home with some spares.
L.
Happy
I am about 4 hours from you straight up Highway 15. I think I could make it down there and back. Can you call or text me at 402-641-8191 and we can make some plans. Appreciate it very much!!
Happy
I am about 4 hours from you straight up Highway 15. I think I could make it down there and back. Can you call or text me at 402-641-8191 and we can make some plans. Appreciate it very much!!
No problem
I live in Rose Hill, which is just southeast of Wichita. I’ll give you a call tomorrow after lunch. I’m retired, so I have 6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday. Makes for a flexible schedule!
Love helping also
North central Ks. 2 hrs north of Wichita on hwy 15. I'd love to help also. Let me know.
Just let me know
I’ll be happy with what ever you decide.
L.
Do not mean to step on your toes Larry!
I'm closer, but you may be able to help faster. I am far from retired. Still very willing to help.
Not stepping on my toes, but I do keep stuff most dont.
You are not stepping on my toes. I carry almost everything to repair a MK3 and the Mini. There are 3 MK3’s in the area and I have a Mini. About the only thing I don’t have is the main boards and until recently have not needed one. I keep several hotend heaters and thermoisters .
L.
Thanks a bunch!!!
I appreciate all the help that has been offered. Shorter driving is good, but I'm sure I will need several parts. I will await your call Larry...
Enoch, I would still like to meet you sometime to chew the fat over 3D printers. Are you near Salina KS?
One final thought??
Would now be a good time to upgrade or try another extruder head? I have read about several that people brag about, but wonder if it would be worth it since I'm sure there would be a complete software change for operation. You guys are just sooooo dang smart!!!!
Great way to help another
It is touching how the community has come together to help. It is inspiring.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
We are going to fix it Thursday
He and his wife are planning on arriving at the Tener field headquarters Thursday about 1:00.
L.
SUPER HELP
Larry Tener is most knowledible in all things Prusa Printers. Not only did Larry fix all my problems, he spent the entire afternoon educating me on the finer points of printer operations. I learned so much my head was exploding when I left.
I drove 4 hours to get there and 4 hours to get home and it was totally worth it. Larry is a wealth of knowledge and more than helpful!!
Thank you Larry!!
Did not get your email.
L7