I've had my Ultimaker Original (kit) since September 2013.
The only "Official" upgrade has been the heated build plate. Overall it was a good upgrade but the process of getting it assembled, installed and learning to use it had some frustrations. I'll cover that in another post later.
I had a problem with squeaking coming from the Bowden tube fitting on the feeder early on. This piece fixed that: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22851
Since the addition of the heated build plate, I really noticed that prints with overhangs struggle with the airflow of fan only on one side.
I am going to replace the duct on the original fan with this shroud: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:69327
I found a fan that is identical to the one that came with the UMO (50 mm) and printed this shroud: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:267403
I'm a little concerned where the shroud comes close to the print head...it might get soft or melt...but with air flowing through it, it might survive?
What tweaks have you made to your UMO?
Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
As long as there is some gap in between I think it will not melt.
It did not melt on our Delta Tower until it actually touched the nozzle at least
It did not melt on our Delta Tower until it actually touched the nozzle at least
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
Will the shroud touching the ceramic piece above the head be ok?
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
The peek is supposed to function as an isolator, so it should be fineLePaul wrote:Will the shroud touching the ceramic piece above the head be ok?
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
Still have to go dual fan, but copy paste from UMforums regarding suggested upgrades:
-Pick your UMO up with a handle: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-handle
-SHINY LIGHTS: https://www.youmagine.com/...r-ultimaker-original
-Feet, noise reduction and traction: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:25950
-Spool holder with bearings: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:262924
-Extruder help: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:38311
-various tool/card holders, bowden clips:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18098
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:46318
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:218913
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:371441
-Pick your UMO up with a handle: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-handle
-SHINY LIGHTS: https://www.youmagine.com/...r-ultimaker-original
-Feet, noise reduction and traction: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:25950
-Spool holder with bearings: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:262924
-Extruder help: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:38311
-various tool/card holders, bowden clips:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18098
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:46318
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:218913
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:371441
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
Use this Bowden Clamp, to get easy access to the filament stuck, or if you want to do an Atomic
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11864
And while you are at it, print this one too.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:62546
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11864
And while you are at it, print this one too.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:62546
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
Hi,
I'll be soon making a post regarding my UMO with a complete list of the upgrades and reworks it went through.
I'll keep it in a separate thread as the list is quite long (and should be able to post it within the next 2 weeks as I'm currently not in the same place as my printer is )
I'll be soon making a post regarding my UMO with a complete list of the upgrades and reworks it went through.
I'll keep it in a separate thread as the list is quite long (and should be able to post it within the next 2 weeks as I'm currently not in the same place as my printer is )
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
I was running that too, but I noticed my bowden tube was under more stress that way, due to the curve, leading to some under extrusion here and there.Xeno wrote:Use this Bowden Clamp, to get easy access to the filament stuck, or if you want to do an Atomic
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11864
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Re: Suggested upgrades for the UMO?
The one I printed (long ago), had a curve in the shape to match the Bowden tube !