Heat sink
Heatsinks are thermally conductive objects placed on a circuit board to help cool it. In conjunction with a fan, a heatsink prevents overheating. In the RepRap community, heatsinks are most commonly attached to stepper drivers (Pololu, StepStick, G3D driver, etc). This is done with a thermally conductive adhesive or tape.
Where to buy
Small (for stepper drivers)
- http://www.reprap-france.com/34-radiateur-stepstick.html
- http://reprapworld.com/?products_details&products_id=67&cPath=1591_1600
- Radiospare
- 27x27x18mm RS 103926
Round (for PG35L)
- hobbyking
Square (for Nema17 Stepper Motor)
- 42*42*11mm RobotDigg
See Also
- Wikipedia Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_sink
- fan