Ok, I'll have a look.
We call them Allen Keys here, which i think is the same thing as Torx.
Ok, I'll have a look.
We call them Allen Keys here, which i think is the same thing as Torx.
Technically, no. Torx are star-shaped drivers that are close to, but not exactly the right fit for simple hex (Allen key) nuts like these. The set screws on the pulleys are 2mm hex, the same as almost all of the rest of the screws on the printer.
I recommend using a ball head hex screwdriver like these:
http://www.wihatools.com/200seri/264pico.htm#Metric_Ball_End_Pico_Soft_Grip
If you move the sliding blocks around to angle the nuts down at about 45º into the body of the printer, it's actually pretty easy to tighten them with one of those screwdrivers.
For reference, the bearings the mount the bed to the vertical smooth shafts are 2.5mm hex, and the set screw on the extruder knurled sleeve is 1.5mm hex (something else is too, but I forget what - maybe the threaded rod that locates the heater block and stops it rotating??) The side fans are held on with regular philips screws. Everything else on the printer is 2mm hex.
Ok thanks, I'll see if I can find a set of those drivers.
Cheers,
Technically, no. Torx are star-shaped drivers that are close to, but not exactly the right fit for simple hex (Allen key) nuts like these. The set screws on the are 2mm hex, the same as almost all of the rest of the screws on the printer.
I recommend using a ball head hex screwdriver like these:
http://www.wihatools.com/200seri/264pico.htm#Metric_Ball_End_Pico_Soft_Grip
If you move the sliding blocks around to angle the nuts down at about 45º into the body of the printer, it's actually pretty easy to tighten them with one of those screwdrivers.
For reference, the bearings the mount the bed to the vertical smooth shafts are 2.5mm hex, and the set screw on the extruder knurled sleeve is 1.5mm hex (something else is too, but I forget what - maybe the threaded rod that locates the heater block and stops it rotating??) The side fans are held on with regular philips screws. Everything else on the printer is 2mm hex.
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Remove the metal cover instead. Just 2 screws.
The grub screws/set screws are not hex I think. I believe they are torx.
edit: correction - Illuminarti says they are hex and I believe him.
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