Errors to avoid while replacing 3D printer hotend

Common error to avoid while choosing and replacing a hotend

If you have followed my previous post, you know how to replace a 3D printer hotend.

Yet, I've made it multiple time and I'm now able to list the common errors to avoid, in the hope it'll save you time and money.

Error 1: Buying th

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Sapphire Plus - Upgrade - Replacing the hotend

Replacing the hotend with an E3D

The provided hotend for the Sapphire Plus 3D printer is average. It's not correctly cooled, so it'll fit for PLA well, but it'll be less efficient for PETG. I haven't tried ABS with it. Also, the provided teflon tube has an hole that's too large for the filamen...

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Sapphire Plus - Useful links

Useful links concerning Sapphire Plus printer

Issues with building the printer:

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Sapphire Plus - Assembly Tips (4/4)

Assembly tips for Sapphire Plus 3D Printer - Step 4

Step 6: Installing the belts

I made a mistake when installing the belt, since I haven't measured the provided belt beforehand (I expected to have a lot of margin so I cut the belt for the X motor with 10cm margin and was then short of 3 or 4...
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Sapphire Plus - Assembly Tips (3/4)

Assembly tips for Sapphire Plus 3D Printer - Step 3

Step 4: Mounting the Z lead screws

Before mounting your Z lead screws, you should check their planearity. Mine wasn't planar so you need to get a new one if it happens for you. To inspect your screws, please roll them on a flat surface, like...
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