1 Topic by dsnettleton

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Topic: Motor wearing out

My filastruder (s/n 338) has been working fine for some time now, but after an hour or so the motor starts struggling. There's no sign of a clogged nozzle, and I'm extruding at 180C. The longer I leave it, the worse it seems to get. It got to the point where the motor wouldn't even move at all. I'm afraid my motor might be defective, but I thought I'd save myself some grief if I posted here first for some troubleshooting tips.

Thanks.

2 Reply by elmoret

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Re: Motor wearing out

The motor could be worn out, certainly. I can send you an replacement if you'd like for the cost of shipping.

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3 Reply by dsnettleton

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Re: Motor wearing out

PM me and let me know what details you'll need from me.