I had a terrible extruder clog issue which necessitated removing one of the connectors that had silicone glue on it. I got an error telling me about reinserting the connector and when I went to do so, I noticed that my ham-fisted, arthritic, stupid, bumbling hands broke the wires connecting…whatever that connection connects.
I want to fix what I have broken, but I doubt I have the dexterity to solder the wires back together and my reading glasses may not be strong enough to put the little plastic thing back. Consequently, I am going to order 2 of the interface boards, but I wanted clarification on the version.
Questions:
In the images provided, am I correct that I have v.9?
Do any of you use specific tools to handle such fine motor skill tasks (please let there be tools)?
Any advice on how to maneuver around this area without damaging things?
I thank anyone for any advice or for just reading my rant.
Are you saying that you hold the magnifying glass with one hand and pry off the connector with the other? No tools?
I ask because, generally, one of my hands is usually holding a flashlight, but there is also one of the connectors that needs to have the top of it depressed whilst pulling out the connector.
Thank you for responding. I will see what I can do with a magnifying glass.
I make heavy use of my phone camera as a magnifier, either “live” or by snapping a picture. Just zoom in to read tiny print - ingredient labels, paint labels on small cans, etc. Automatic exposure control brightens the screen image in dim conditions.
It’s a little late to mention this to assist in fixing a printer, but there are many 3D-printed tripod and phone mount models available. For hands free use at the workbench, I clamp the phone onto a small tripod while soldering tiny connections with both hands free. It helps a lot when soldering tiny components.
I have the bamboo lab X1 carbon and I have a clicking stuttering the filament doesn’t go all the way into the extruder to print I have seen forums with multiple people having this problem before I have replaced the hot end head the filament sensor The nylon tubing the extruder gears I have tried external spool I tried going previous update and then back to the recent update I can’t figure it out The only thing I could think of is to keep replacing parts they won’t write me back or maybe it takes so long to get a response for some reason but I would very much appreciate advice that anyone has on this problem
