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How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox

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  1. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Fan Cover: 手順 1、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Fan Cover: 手順 1、 2の画像 2
    • Remove the 3D printed plastic cover by lifting up and to the left. The latches in the back should lift right out, however this can be tricky since the 3D printed connections don’t always sit in place well.

  2. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Ribbon Connector: 手順 2、 3の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Ribbon Connector: 手順 2、 3の画像 2 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Ribbon Connector: 手順 2、 3の画像 3
    • Disconnect the large colored ribbon cable on the top of the printer by wiggling slightly side to side and pulling up to disconnect.

  3. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Removing the Filament: 手順 3、 3の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Removing the Filament: 手順 3、 3の画像 2 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Removing the Filament: 手順 3、 3の画像 3
    • Set up the printer as you would use it normally by connecting the USB cable from the rear of the printer to your computer and then turning it on.

    • Once connected to your computer bring up the included up software and click 3D print at the top and select Maintenance. Under the new maintenance window, click withdraw.

    • Wait for the printer to beep to indicate it has fully withdrawn the plastic before you remove the remaining end from the extruder assembly.

  4. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Extrusion Assembly: 手順 4、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Extrusion Assembly: 手順 4、 2の画像 2
    • Unscrew the 3mm hex screw, on the underside immediately behind the nozzle heater that holds the entire extrusion assembly in place.

    • Be careful when unscrewing this as there are two small flat washers that can easily fall off. Be mindful that unscrewing this screw will mean that the entire extrusion assembly can come free of the printer body.

  5. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Connectors: 手順 5、 1の画像 1
    • Disconnect the three and four pin connectors on the top of the extruder assembly by gently wiggling the connectors side to side until they become loose and pull out.

    • These connectors are designed to latch in once in place, so they may be hard to remove.

  6. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox: 手順 6、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox: 手順 6、 2の画像 2
    • With the 2.5mm hex tool unscrew the two small hex screws immediately above the top left and right corners of the fan.

    • You do not need to unscrew the fan or unplug the fan connector.

  7. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Separate Stepper Motor: 手順 7、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Separate Stepper Motor: 手順 7、 2の画像 2
    • Once the two screws have been removed the entire plastic body, with fan and connector board, should be able to slide off of the stepper motor by pulling the plastic assembly towards you.

  8. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Gear Box: 手順 8、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Remove Gear Box: 手順 8、 2の画像 2
    • Remove the small white plastic gearbox at the base of the stepper motor.

    • Check for any ground down gear teeth or signs of excessive wear.

  9. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Clean The Stepper Motor Gear: 手順 9、 2の画像 1 How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Clean The Stepper Motor Gear: 手順 9、 2の画像 2
    • Clean the stepper motor gear by brushing it with a fine stiff brush and ensure that all of the plastic remnants and dust have been removed.

    • If needed, use q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol (higher percentage the better) to swab out the remaining particles left over.

  10. How to clean the UP! Plus 2 gearbox, Replace Gearbox: 手順 10、 1の画像 1
    • This picture shows all the tools and parts in the guide.

    • Replace the gearbox in the same orientation as before in the previous step.

    • The gearbox should make an audible “snap” as you fit it into place.

    • Repeat the steps backwards to reassemble the module.

終わりに

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Brian Greenberg

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Cal Poly, Team 14-31, Maness Fall 2014 Cal Poly, Team 14-31, Maness Fall 2014人のメンバー

CPSU-MANESS-F14S14G31

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