B9A tube right angle mounts

[ruffrecords]

I just bought another 19 KG of filament - PETG and TPU, along with 12KG of ABS. My electronics vendor was closing it out, I could not resist. No... how to pay for it.

I think you will need a hard steel extruder for some of those filaments. The stock stainless steel one would wear out quickly. Fortunately it is a very easy swap on the Bambu printers.

Cheers

Ian

 

[13engrsapper]

I think you will need a hard steel extruder for some of those filaments. The stock stainless steel one would wear out quickly. Fortunately it is a very easy swap on the Bambu printers.

Cheers

Ian

Thanks much Ian,

I have added 0.4 and the 0.6 hardened nozzle and an extruder gear in my cart already - just kinda waiting to see what else I may need before I place that order too. I am planning on buying a filament dryer, probably that side by side one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D21N35R2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P1JI9UX2MKYC&th=1). I may buy a small 40-50 dollar dehumidifier and make a storage area for the filaments too.

The current printer is busy chugging away on another Gridfinity system pliers holder, I don't think it has had a day of rest since I received it.



Take care,

-Tony

 

[13engrsapper]

In speaking about tube sockets, I wish I could find whatever is used in that Genz-Benz I have in for service in that last picture. The most impressive PC mount socket I have ever seen.

 

[ruffrecords]

I cannot see then tube sockets in that pic. Are they something we could perhaps replicate?

Cheers

Ian

 

[13engrsapper]

I cannot see then tube sockets in that pic. Are they something we could perhaps replicate?

Cheers

Ian

Here they are. I am NOT a fan of PCB mounted sockets generally - especially power tubes - I still have not seen an acceptable solution there.

But, for 9 pin tubes these things were impressive. Gripped the tubes very nicely, and the mounting method and pin size make these super sturdy. VERY impressed. Implemented correctly I would find these more than acceptable. The condition the sockets were in after years - well over a decade at least - in our South Carolina humidity amazes me. NO corrosion at all which is crazy - as our humidity never drops beneath 50% and is usually more in the 65-85% during daytime (almost 100 every night). This thing is a rig from a local backline company, warehouse is not climate controlled, most of the gigs this thing has done are outdoor gigs, and being a rental it gets beat up. Did I mention I am impressed? This is one a Streamliner 900 bass amp. Other than the pots, these guys did not skimp on quality. Nice build, one of the only things I like about doing repairs for clients rather than builds, is that you get to see how to and now not to design equipment.

I found some sockets here.
https://www.tubedepot.com/products/...MUC4N6hRCwycXbDkrLVqujz2WufUjuwEaAkwzEALw_wcB

 

[ruffrecords]

Ah yes the Belton sockets. I have seen those before. I think I may even have a couple lying around somewhere. Sounds like they are worth reevaluating.

Cheers

Ian

 

[13engrsapper]

I should mention that I changed my mind on the filament dryer and bought two of these instead.

It was the only one I could find that had a physical seal on the lid so it could be used as a dry storage box and could be used to feed the machine at the same time, and had ACTIVE drying. I bought two of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4YXF8V6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

The area I am storing all of the filament in a walk in closet. I have added a dehumidifier to that as well. I that does not work well enough, I will build a dedicated dry box and mount a dehumidifier in/on it. Humidity here is a stress/problem on everything.


Take care all,


-Tony

PS: First of three filament shipment arrived today along with an extra plate for the Bambu - pic below. Printer and hardened nozzles/extruder gear all arrive Tuesday.
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