Questions tagged [part-identification]

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How to use a 3018 CNC Offline Controller in Marlin?

I need to know what the name of this controller is in Marlin: Surprisingly, I plugged it into AUX-2 on a MKS Gen L V1.0 with mostly default Marlin settings. It powers on and the buttons work. But ...
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What is this type of clamp called?

This is a flat, C-shaped metal piece with a singular hole at the bottom through which a grub screw assures that the heated bed and the glass plate are kept tightly together. Looking for clamps, I've ...
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Are there any 3D printer boards or expansions that support more than 3 thermistors?

A long time ago, I went through the experience of adding extra thermistors to my 3D printer board. Ultimately, I did get it to work, but it resulted in extra wiring and was not as clean as I would ...
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Are delta ball cup ends available as standalone part?

I'm in the process of building a custom delta printer, and based on discussions with folks who do this about the pros and cons of different types of joints, and on this article I'd really like to get ...
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What is the ball diameter in the FLSUN SR delta arm joints?

I'm trying to get spring-tensioned cup and ball delta arms for a custom build and considering using premade FLSUN SR arms because they're available at very reasonable prices and there do not seem to ...
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What is this 4 pin header on the Creality 4.2.3 board?

What might these 4 pins be on the Creality 4.2.3 board be? The silkscreen says G SC SD V It is next to the pin header for the LCD, so I suspect it is either a ...
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What type of 3D printer is this?

I have found a video about Invisalign. I saw a 3D printer in the video but I did not understand its type. Can you help me? Do you share a brief piece of information about its type? Below is the video ...
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What is the brand of this 3D printer?

Could anyone help me to find out what is the brand name of this 3D printer? I found this printer while playing Spider-Man on PS4 in the Lab
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Looking for this stl design for a cellphone clamp

I've searched, and surprisingly I am not able to find this design on Thingiverse: Where can I find this 3d model?
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Is this the correct motherboard for my Creality CR-10S Pro V2?

When trying to solve the issue described in this post I followed the advice in the accepted answer and I found that the timing pulley holes for the Y axis (to "secure" the pulley to the ...
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Specifications of Prusa Mini X-Axis Belt

My Prusa Mini arrived with a defective X axis belt. I can order a replacement and it is covered by warranty. But I would also like to know its specifications. This information is available on the ...
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Design of hotend of Monoprice MP Select printer

I am not an expert and I may use slightly wrong terminology here. Please assume I have used the incorrect term if something I say does not quite add up. I have a Monoprice MP Select printer which had ...
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What is this called? A tube flange bearing threaded for threaded pushrod

How should I describe this part which looks like a threaded flange so that I can research replacements? It is the gold piece in the middle of each photo. It is used to create a bed raiser in the FLSUN ...
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What part is this? Circular threading spool gear, about 10 mm diameter

How should I describe this part which looks like a small gear so that I can research replacements? This came with my FLSUN 3D printer, which may be based on a Prusa design.
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How does this Martian habitat 3D printer built for NASA work?

The ArchDaily article AI SpaceFactory Wins NASA's 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Challenge shows a working 3D printing apparatus using an unusual material containing basalt fiber extracted from Marian ...
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Stepper motor for CR10-S5 Y-axis

I need to replace this stepper motor with the following product identification: It’s a Y-axis for CR10-S5 and labeled as JD42HS60-1500A-02F. What type of stepper motor is this?
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What parts are suitable replacements for an Ender 3 Pro?

I'm new to 3D printing and I recently got my first 3D printer, an Ender 3 Pro by Creality. I've tried to find information about the type of nozzles should I look for. I'm trying to find stainless ...
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Identify temperature sensor

Am wondering if anybody knows what type of sensor this is (from a build plate). Perhaps a thermocoupler? The colouring of the wires seems to suggest it is not directional? Would like to know details ...
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Identifying the plastic type of an unknown spool of filament or recyclable waste

Is there any way to test what kind your filament is? There are no labels on the spools and I don't know whether they are ABS or PLA. I got the plastic with the printer, which is no longer sold (...
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Identifying PLA/PETG or ABS

I received a roll of Black filament as a present, and struggled to print with it, experiencing extreme under-extrusion (and slippage of the hobbed gear). Higher temperatures seemed to work better, ...
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