From eb52259baacf1b5e2ea699241273f8279cd52bcd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Geoffrey Young Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:17:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] be more explicit with the rotation steps, calling as much attention as possible to the potential pitfalls... --- .../Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido/README.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido/README.md b/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido/README.md index 564e69a..f372dbd 100644 --- a/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido/README.md +++ b/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido/README.md @@ -21,8 +21,15 @@ ### A note about Rapido orientations -Depending on where the Rapido is sourced, it may come in one of two unsupported heatsink orientations. +Depending on where the Rapido is sourced, it may come in one of two _unsupported_ heatsink orientations. -To change the orientation of heatsink, first loosen the grub screw on the side and then remove the 3 screws around the heater core. The heatsink can then be rotated +/- 120° into the correct orientation. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws when reassembling as this could cause the heatbreak to bend. +To change the orientation of heatsink to a supported orientation: + +1. Loosen the grub screw on the side. +2. Remove the 3 screws around the heater core. +3. Rotate the heatsink +/- 120° into the correct orientation (see the pictures below). +4. Install and _gently tighten_ the 3 screws around the heater core. +5. _Gently tighten_ the side grub screw. +6. **Be careful not to over-tighten any screws when reassembling.** Over-tightening can cause the heatbreak to bend and potentially restrict the filament path. Checking for smooth filament movement through a cold hotend without a nozzle is recommended prior to reinstalling the Rapido into the printhead. ![Correct Heatsink Orientation](Correct_Heatsink_Orientation.png) From 0c4d84f9de23a27e69ef1106591fc4d5c1c119ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Geoffrey Young Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:17:40 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] port rapido reassembly warnings to v2 --- .../Printheads/phaetus_rapido_v2/README.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido_v2/README.md b/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido_v2/README.md index 47d5461..e88c708 100644 --- a/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido_v2/README.md +++ b/STLs/Stealthburner/Printheads/phaetus_rapido_v2/README.md @@ -21,9 +21,16 @@ ### A note about Rapido orientations -Depending on where the Rapido is sourced, it may come in one of two unsupported heatsink orientations. +Depending on where the Rapido is sourced, it may come in one of two _unsupported_ heatsink orientations. -To change the orientation of heatsink, first loosen the grub screw on the side and then remove the 3 screws around the heater core. The heatsink can then be rotated +/- 120° into the correct orientation. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws when reassembling as this could cause the heatbreak to bend. +To change the orientation of heatsink to a supported orientation: + +1. Loosen the grub screw on the side. +2. Remove the 3 screws around the heater core. +3. Rotate the heatsink +/- 120° into the correct orientation (see the pictures below). +4. Install and _gently tighten_ the 3 screws around the heater core. +5. _Gently tighten_ the side grub screw. +6. **Be careful not to over-tighten any screws when reassembling.** Over-tightening can cause the heatbreak to bend and potentially restrict the filament path. Checking for smooth filament movement through a cold hotend without a nozzle is recommended prior to reinstalling the Rapido into the printhead. **The following is an example for the Rapido V1 hotend, but the process is the same for the V2. Take care to ensure you are using the correct orientation for the V2, the following image just explains the process.**