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What is the small piece of metal that comes with the temperature sensors used for?
This small piece of metal is a dowel pin. It is used to fill in the extra space in the thermistor slot on the hot block. Since the thermistor is shorter than the slot, the dowel pin is used to fill in this extra space and keep the thermistor in ...
Which temperature sensors (thermocouples/thermistors/RTD) do the Mosquito® and Copperhead™ Hotends work with?
The Copperhead™, the Mosquito® Hotend, and the Mosquito® Magnum Hotend work with all temperature sensor types commonly found in 3D printers. Instructions for using these temperature sensor types with our hotends are shown below: Cartridge sensors of ...
Is there a maximum temperature rating for the Slice Engineering 50W Heater Cartridges?
Both the 12V and 24V 50W Heater Cartridges are rated to 500°C. Actual achievable temperatures will vary based on a number of factors, including whether the heater is operating in an enclosed or open air 3D printer.
Are the Hotend Cooling Fans (2-wire fans) only on/off with no speed control?
Yes, they are binary control, meaning they are either on or off based on controller input.
Does the direction of air flow from the hotend cooling fan matter?
The sticker on our Mosquito fan should face the hotend, with the air flow directed toward the heat sink. If you are using a dual-extrusion setup where the two fans are in line with each other, then they will need to be oriented in a way where one fan ...
Does Boron Nitride Paste have any interaction with other metals?
Boron Nitride Paste is inert, and does not have any deleterious interactions with metals such steel, aluminum, or copper alloys.
Will the Slice Engineering Thermistor plug directly into my 3D printer's control board?
Our Thermistor has bare leads. Unless your 3D printer's control board uses screw terminals for the temperature sensor port, you will need to add a connector so it fits directly into your 3D printer's control board.
Effective Cleaning Techniques for Boron Nitride Paste
Boron Nitride Paste is water-soluble and wiped off or otherwise removed with water.