N-DeeNL

Thanks for the suggestions, just to let you guys know i haven't abandoned the topic, ive printed the open end caps and spacers. And plan to install the twister blocks while im at it. Will post an update when i had a moment to install it, hopefully it solved the issue by putting these parts on it and reassembling the printer

I got my Ultimaker Original last week, bought it off someone who already assembled it. When i picked it up it couldn't do a home command, making a lot of noise and the head could not reach the end stops. I cleaned the smooth rods and applied Unilube (this one). I was able to print a robot and do 2 print jobs (10hrs and 5hrs) but today i had my first print job that i had to cancel due to shifting layers in the X direction; I also noticed the motors getting to hot to touch, maybe because the head is so tough to move? On my steel Prusa i3 i can move the head with my pinky, if i try this on my ultimaker it just moves the entire printer.. Also i got some play/movement in the smooth rods themselves, i can move them a couple of mm (doesn't happen during print, needs a little force). The x rod in the front has no play. Fixes i was thinking of; * Printing out the new end caps with spacers * See how head movement is without the belts, maybe i need new rods * Tighten the pulleys - very tight; Is there something else i should try to get it running smooth?

So far i've not been able to find one. I had some mail communication with a webshop who said they could deliver, ordered the kit and payed. But got my money refunded a week later, because they couldn't deliver.. Too bad i just got my original last week, so i was a bit late to the party. If anyone has a lead for me that would be greatly appreciated. I could self source but the problem will be the ultimaker PCB addon for the 1.5.7 control board. I don't want to get a 2nd power supply / use 2 powerplugs for 1 printer. So my only option is the 2.1.4 board (genuine/clone) or maybe a rumba board i guess? Edit: might have found one at igo3d.com, had mail contact and placed the order. Hope i dont run into the same problem as before (and get the order canceled).