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Z-axis brake
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 3:52 pm
by Slipshine
I have made a break for the z-axis on the M2 . It uses magnets to create a slip clutch that stops the z-axis from falling when done with a print.
Design files and instructions:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1577463
Feedback welcome.
Re: Z-axis brake
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 4:23 pm
by Jules
Where
was this last year when I first got my machine? (Whacked the living daylights out of my Z-motor more times than I could count!)
(Love the Slip-CO writeup too!) 
Re: Z-axis brake
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 7:53 pm
by Slipshine
It didnt seem real bad until I added the mic6 plate.
It was falling too fast.
Re: Z-axis brake
Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:36 pm
by Tim
Using magnets to counterbalance the weight of the Z-stage. . . how can I not like it? Great design.
Except. . . "cheep". . . "break"? You need to work on your spelling, man.
