Tips

TIPS AND TRICKS

When building a reprap, certain issues arise that may not be covered in the rest of the Wiki.

Here, we will attempt to gather some of the lessons learned that don't really fall within other pages.

Calibration-

Electrical Wiring-

Firmware-

Mechanical Build-

    Belts- 

-If your belts are a bit loose and removing gears and/or belt clamps becomes a time consuming task use this method. Using 3 small zip ties, loosely loop 2 of them around the belt you wish to tighten and zip them just enough to catch. Use the third zip tie and run it inside both of the other two. Again loosely zip it. Now, return to the two around the belt. Tighten them about 2-3cm apart firmly. You should have one loose tie remaining, connecting the other two. Ensure all the slack is on the side of the pulley that you are trying to tighten and slowly tighten the last zip tie until it is firmly in place and pulling the other two together. Clip the ends and enjoy your nice tight belts.--MrJohn 23:20, 9 April 2011 (UTC)