Hello from Ohio

Introduce yourself to the community!
Post Reply
ra2000
Plasticator
Posts: 5
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:12 pm

Hello from Ohio

Post by ra2000 »

Hi I am new to 3d printing. I was always interested in 3d printing. I picked the rostock max because of the large print size, community and it just looks really cool. I just got the rostock max v2 kit a week ago and I am almost done assembling it, however I am missing the rambo fan. I was wondering is it safe to run it without it.
Xenocrates
ULTIMATE 3D JEDI
Posts: 1561
Joined: Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:55 pm

Re: Hello from Ohio

Post by Xenocrates »

It is likely safe short term (while seemecnc ships you one) if you don't push the stepper drivers hard, or if you open the base panels and aim a desk fan through it, alternatively, you could use a standard computer fan, just leaving the tach (yellow usually) wire disconnected.I believe early versions lacked the fan entirely. Best of luck.
Machines:
Rostock Max V2, Duet .8.5, PT100 enabled E3D V6 and volcano, Raymond style enclosure
Automation Technology 60W laser cutter/engraver
1m X-carve router

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
01-10011-11111100001
User avatar
Eaglezsoar
ULTIMATE 3D JEDI
Posts: 7159
Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:26 pm

Re: Hello from Ohio

Post by Eaglezsoar »

Hello ra2000 and welcome to the Forum!
I am also from the eastern Ohio area but I digress.
The fan that fits at the back of the Rambo board is very important as it keeps the driver chips on the Rambo board cool,
it is a very important fan and I would contact Seemecnc as soon as possible and have them send you one.
in the interim if you need to print - open the front panel where the display is and have a small desk type fan blow on
the front of the rambo board. Best of luck and Happy Printing!
“ Do Not Regret Growing Older. It is a Privilege Denied to Many. ”
Post Reply

Return to “New Member introduction”