PINDA bracket broke

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Jerry S

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PINDA bracket broke

I have gone thru the assembly instructions to see how to reverse assemble it so I can change the part that holds the PINDA. I come up with nothing. What part do I need and how do I go about installing it. I don't want to go in blind and just take apart everything only to find out there was a simpler way. HELP!

Posted : 08/08/2023 7:27 pm

FoxRun3D

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RE: PINDA bracket broke

I've been printing a boatload of PCCF lately and as a result my PINDA holder was sagging so I replaced it with one printed with PC-CF.

The part you need is extruder-body.stl at https://www.printables.com/model/57217-i3-mk3s-printable-parts/files

You have to disassemble the whole hotend. Just follow https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/5-e-axis-assembly_169235 in reverse. It's not that difficult. Make sure when you've put it back together again to recalibrate your z axis and redo live Z.

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Posted : 08/08/2023 8:35 pm

Jerry S

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Topic starter answered:

RE: PINDA bracket broke

Thanks for your input. Now that I know what it looks like I realize I already have a spare made. So it's time to get to work!

Posted : 09/08/2023 10:22 am

Jerry S

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Topic starter answered:

RE: PINDA bracket broke

Another problem.......................took a bunch of stuff apart and things where going well until I ran the Z axis all the way up for easier accessibility. Now the Z axis will not go down and I cant get to the rear screws to tighten them. What to do?

Posted : 09/08/2023 2:35 pm

Jerry S

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Topic starter answered:

RE: PINDA bracket broke

Never mind. I didn't think I should push down on the Z motor screws so I didn't. But then I did, so I'm all set.

Posted : 09/08/2023 6:45 pm

Hello

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RE: PINDA bracket broke

Good job just take your time and all should be good

Please help me out by downloading a model it's free and easy but really helps me out https://www.printables.com/@Hello_474427/models

Posted : 09/08/2023 7:35 pm

Jerry S

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Topic starter answered:

RE: PINDA bracket broke/ now this

I replaced the PINDA bracket and did the Wizard calibration. All's fine. That is until I started to print a part for my project. I've had crashes before and dealt with them. This time I have no idea what's going on. Help please!