SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Change Z rod, and firmware

Re: Change Z rod, and firmware

null@example.com (blarz) — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:41:50 +0000

See pic below, if it allows me to post, for some reason I have issues posting files here.

See, coupled, no drilling involved...

Re: Change Z rod, and firmware

null@example.com (blarz) — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:16:33 +0000

You don't drill anything, you remove the existing z-rod, and replace it with whichever you are going to use. It's a ton easier with a metric threaded rod then it is with a standard. You use a coupler to go from the existing motor to the new z-rod. put it all back together change the firmware in printer settings inside of repetier and make sure to save the changes and your done.

Re: Change Z rod, and firmware

null@example.com (Claghorn) — Sun, 22 May 2016 13:40:11 +0000

Here's my experiences:

http://tomhorsley.com/hardware/solidood … dle-z.html

My biggest problem was getting an M3 sized hole drilled dead center through a 5/16 bolt. My drill press skills weren't up to it, so I got the machine shop at work to do it on their lathe.

Re: Change Z rod, and firmware

null@example.com (blarz) — Sun, 22 May 2016 01:43:43 +0000

I went through what your asking a little bit ago, found the link and have posted it for you, hope it helps.
http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8683/z-bar-replacement/

Silly question but why do you want to replace the motor along with the zrod??

Change Z rod, and firmware

null@example.com (mdonci) — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:12:52 +0000

Hi guys,

A couple of months ago I've found a topic here about replacing the Z rod. Now as the parts have arrived, I can't find it. Could you please help me with instructions on how to get rid of Z wobble?

I would like to use an M3 rod with a new motor. What should I do when replacing the 5/16" rod?
Also, what settings should I change in the firmware to get the best result? I've seen some methods, telling me I should use 0.3xx mm layer height instead of 0.3 mm. What's the math behind it?

Thanks!