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Knickohr
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extruder-idler-plug

For what we need this part ?

extruder-idler-plug

In my eyes, it's nonsens 🙄

Thomas

Posted : 06/04/2018 11:02 am
pcky
 pcky
(@pcky)
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Re: extruder-idler-plug

Filament sensor improvement is my guess. But who knows... ❓

Posted : 06/04/2018 12:50 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: extruder-idler-plug

Hi Thomas,

it blocks the filament sensor cleaning hole,
the hole allows you to use an air duster nozzle to clean the sensor area, but it also allows ambient light into the sensor housing.
the plug stops the ambient light

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 06/04/2018 1:31 pm
Mochanic
(@mochanic)
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Re: extruder-idler-plug

This is a STUPID design! Is this seriously the best somebody could do? It falls out way to easy!!!

Posted : 12/05/2018 8:15 am
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: extruder-idler-plug

Randy,
you are welcome to design a better option.

I had difficulty handling the original plug with long finger nails, so rather than trim my nails, I modified the plug.

I can now pick it up easily, and it will plug in, either way round

what would your alternative look like?

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 12/05/2018 11:26 am
Mochanic
(@mochanic)
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Re: extruder-idler-plug

I don't know just yet, but I will design something in sketchup. It will most likely be the idler housing and the idler plug as I just don't see any good way that makes sense the way it is now. Since I'm already in the process if printing the upgrade MK3 parts now would be a good time to come up with a much better design.

Posted : 12/05/2018 10:53 pm
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