At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the top cover, filament guide and hood. This post focuses on the rear cover and some additional maintenance, covering issues 82-84 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology. If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page.
It’s been a while since my last post where I was hoping that I would have a post on my first print. However, after reflashing the firmware as advised, I’ve struggled to get the laptop speaking to the printer. There are things to be done that I’m working through and as soon as I have a solution I will post it up. If you’ve got to this point and your printer is not working, please do not panic, I’ll put up diagnostic steps and solutions as soon as I have them. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 21: Rear hood and maintenance