Re: Preparing to jump into a max v2. Newb questions
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:13 am
I came up with a different solution, using the stock resistors that works amazingly well. I wrapped the resistor body carefully with copper foil until it fit snugly into the holes and friction fit in place, being careful to trim the foil so none of it touched the resistor leads. Once installed in the hot end, I applied a bit of J-B Weld epoxy into each end to secure everything permanently in place, and make it look all pretty. I've been really happy with the results.Tincho85 wrote:If I were to build a new printer, I would probably use one 12v 40w Heater Cartridge instead of the heating resistors. If possible, avoid RTV silicone. It's messy, looks bad and it's actually a thermal insulator.
Check this video:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdb3nyu29ko[/youtube]
The screw-on thermistor is great (sold by RP One Labs), I'm using them but it's not really necessary.
Just use kapton tape instead of the silicone.