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marco.c2
(@marco-c2)
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Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

I thought that this phase (step 22 on extruder assembly) would be easy, after the other steps.
But i tried to insert the pinda probe with his nut in the correct hole of the extruder body... but the hole is really very small.
I tried to use some sandpaper to stretch the hole, and after ten minutes pushed the nut of Pinda probe in place, but the holder in which the nut insert broke.

Now i don't know what to do. Someone could tell me if the extruder plastic body is replaceable? I don't know if this hole is normally so small... impossible to push the nut normally.
As an alternative, can i repair this part? I think the this part will be stressed a little during every calibration phase. How is the best solution?

Opublikowany : 26/07/2016 11:09 pm
PJR
 PJR
(@pjr)
Antient Member Moderator
Re: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

If you can repair the part with Superglue (or even acetone) then do that for the time being.

In any event, contact support and give them a link to this thread; I am sure you will be able to obtain a replacement.

Peter

EDIT: there is almost no stress on this part at all. I am not aware of anyone else mentioning this problem, so most likely a one-off bad print.

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Opublikowany : 26/07/2016 11:33 pm
David T.
(@david-t)
Noble Member
Re: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

Probe holder gets no stress regardless of printing phase. The probe doesn't touch anything. Only when print fails (bad adhesion causes lifting/curling), it could hit the printed object.
Try to glue it together. Use either acetone or superglue (CA), maybe even hot glue could help. Then print damaged part yourself (source STLs are available) from ABS and replace.

Opublikowany : 26/07/2016 11:38 pm
christophe.p
(@christophe-p)
Member Moderator
Re: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

I had the exact same issue, however it does not really matter, it does not impact the calibration.

The part is already printed, but I postpone the replacement of the part due to the effort to redo all the cable management 😉

I'm like Jon Snow, I know nothing.

Opublikowany : 27/07/2016 12:41 pm
3Delight
(@3delight)
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Re: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

I can see four solutions:

  • Contact Prusa Support (They will either offer a replacement or to sell you it, depends if they feel it was a poor printout).

  • Superglue it.

  • Try it as is.

  • Use is as is too print a new one yourself.
  • Best of luck with it whatever you choose!

    Opublikowany : 27/07/2016 1:16 pm
    marco.c2
    (@marco-c2)
    Active Member
    Topic starter answered:
    Re: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

    Thanks a lot to everyone.
    I contacted Prusa support to ask for help.
    Now i wait for them to understand how to go on.

    Opublikowany : 27/07/2016 11:17 pm
    colin.h12
    (@colin-h12)
    New Member
    RE: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

    Anyone have a link for the replacement part needed to fix the broken pinda holder?

    Opublikowany : 13/08/2019 11:46 am
    BillC
    (@billc)
    Reputable Member
    RE: Broken Pinda holder on extruder body

    Darn, I just replied to a 3 year old post.

    Colin, what printer do you have a  problem with? The stl files for all Prusa printer parts are available on their GitHub page.

    https://github.com/prusa3d/Original-Prusa-i3

    Bill
    Tagaytay City, Philippines
    Founder member of Philippines Prusa Printer Owners FB Group
    Sponsor Pillars of God Academy in Bacoor

    Opublikowany : 14/08/2019 11:46 am
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