Used Rostockmax v2 want to upgrade arm questions

[deadpool66]

Hi,

I picked up a used Rostock on craigslist with a clogged hotend. I fixed it up and ran a few prints and everything was good until I came down stairs and one of the arms had popped off the rod got past the washer somehow.

My question is how can I tell if I have the old or new cheapskates? I know the arms are not the ball cup versions.

[rubiks24]

post up a picture and we be glad to identify it for you.

[Eaglezsoar]

Even without a picture you are most likely using the old arms and the old cheapskates.
You can purchase the new cheapskates and the latest ball end arms at Seemecnc.com
Happy Printing!

[Xenocrates]

If they are flat, they are the old ones. If they are clear (assuming they aren't painted), those are the new ones. If it has 3 wheels, it's a trick truck.

[Jimustanguitar]

V1
[img]http://i.imgur.com/8H1YWLs.jpg[/img]


V2
[img]http://i.imgur.com/lyGDjTX.png[/img]


Injection Molded
[img]http://i.imgur.com/BEWqTh2.png[/img]


Trick Trucks
[img]http://i.imgur.com/1F5vQe5.jpg[/img]

[deadpool66]

Heres a pic

[img]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/deadpool2099/rostock/20160727_213143_zpsnna9i7ob.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/deadpool2099/rostock/20160727_213143_zpsnna9i7ob.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/deadpool2099/rostock/20160727_213201_zpseol0k85y.jpg[/img]

[Tincho85]

Hi, be aware that if you have the u-joint platform/carriages, the Repetier firmware from the GitHub page will not work as a direct update.
Some values regarding the delta geometry needs to be modified.

[deadpool66]

Looks like my cheapskates are right do I need to anything special if I wanna use the new arms.

Going to order what I need to tomorrow.



Thanks for the quick help!

[Xenocrates]

Nope. Just the Ball cup delta arm kit, and some time adjusting firmware values.

[deadpool66]

One last question which firmware values do I change. Do I do this from the computer or can I change them from the lcd menu.

Sorry if this sounds ignorant I have only been 3d printing for a few months and although this is my second machine I did not do the initial building or firmware installation.

[geneb]

Once you've got the new arms installed, grab the current user manual for the v2 and follow the instructions. You'll be fine.

g.