Extra Stuff Required?

[add1ct3dd]

So apart from the high temp silicone, is there anything else I need (aside from tools?).

Checked through the manual and it just seems to be this, but just wanted to make sure.

[bot]

• Loctite blue (or permatex threadlocker)
• Kapton tape
• Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Stick
• ABS Filament (at least a couple hundred grams to be safe)
• Solder for your soldering iron

I would say that is the minimum you need besides tools and what you mention. If you want recommendations: removable connectors (for fans, hot end, etc), two additional layer fans, astrosyn dampers, and more cable ties to add tension to the arms.

[add1ct3dd]

• Loctite blue (or permatex threadlocker)
• Kapton tape
• Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Stick
• ABS Filament (at least a couple hundred grams to be safe)
• Solder for your soldering iron

I would say that is the minimum you need besides tools and what you mention. If you want recommendations: removable connectors (for fans, hot end, etc), two additional layer fans, astrosyn dampers, and more cable ties to add tension to the arms.

Cheers, presume servo-type connectors are ok for removable connectors?

Got loctite and kapton already, not bothering with ABS at the start so won't need filament/purple glue stick, and already have a soldering iron

Do you know what fans are needed, and is there a mount I need to print for them beforehand?

Have a Prusa i3 currently, so can print the PEEK etc. - that's a point, does it have to be ABS due to the temps around the hotend? Only print PLA currently.

[bot]

Yeah. The ABS is essential for printing the Peek fan and layer fan shrouds as PLA would succumb to the temperatures required. I will attach the layer shroud I used. Print the peek shroud and this with ABS on your Rostock. It is a good test for the machine and it is good at printing ABS off the bat.

Not sure what servo-type connectors are, but any polarized connector that is secure and adequate for power would be good. I would also recommend some 22 or 26 gauge wiring for the hot end thermistor instead of the supplied 18 ga.

Get the squirrel cage fans from SeeMeCNC. I haven't found a better place to buy them from than them. http://seemecnc.com/collections/parts-a ... blower-fan get two additional of those if you want really good cooling for PLA. Also print two additional fan shrouds.

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[BONE]

won't need filament/purple glue stick, ... Only print PLA currently.

Purple glue stick works with PLA, get some. Best thing I have found for PLA.

[Mac The Knife]

You'll need a couple of butt splices for the resistors. As for connectors, I'm using 2 prong JST connectors for my fans, and a Deans connector for the heater cartridges on my hotend.

[bot]

Yes! I knew I forgot something. Thanks Mac!

[add1ct3dd]

Cheers guys - looks like I'll need to buy some ABS then.

It's literally just arrived now, it'll be a slow building as waiting on crimpers, silicone etc.

I wonder if I can find somewhere in the UK that I can get those fans from?

[bot]

Likely. Just search for 30mm 12v squirrel cage fans. Or switch to more easily attainable fans and use a different shroud.