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reprap:anet:a8:replace_hb_connector [2018/08/04 15:23] – [Option 2 - Soldering the wires directly onto the hotbed heater] sjoukereprap:anet:a8:replace_hb_connector [2021/09/02 21:59] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Replacing the heat bed connector ====== +====== Replacing the hotbed connector ====== 
-- article under development, please add your knowlage and feel free to edit -+- article under development, please add your knowledge and feel free to edit -
 The corresponding discussion can be found [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/OFFICIALAnet3DprinterSupportGroup/permalink/662020787319819/|here]] The corresponding discussion can be found [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/OFFICIALAnet3DprinterSupportGroup/permalink/662020787319819/|here]]
  
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 +For problems on the other end of these wires look here https://3dprint.wiki/reprap/electronics/heatbed_mosfet
 ==== Root cause ==== ==== Root cause ====
 There are several opinions about the root cause of this problem. Which is the main root cause or if it is a combination of them is still to be [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/OFFICIALAnet3DprinterSupportGroup/permalink/662020787319819/|discussed]]. Here some collected facts and arguments. There are several opinions about the root cause of this problem. Which is the main root cause or if it is a combination of them is still to be [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/OFFICIALAnet3DprinterSupportGroup/permalink/662020787319819/|discussed]]. Here some collected facts and arguments.
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 ==== Option 1 - Replace the connectors with the same type ==== ==== Option 1 - Replace the connectors with the same type ====
 +=== (and maybe set yourself up for another happening of "more of the same"?) ===
 +
 You will need:  You will need: 
   * 1x VHR-6N from JST   * 1x VHR-6N from JST
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   *  The solder on the heat bed is probably lead free solder. Most people use leaded solder at home. As mixing them is not recommended it is better to remove as much old solder as possible before soldering.   *  The solder on the heat bed is probably lead free solder. Most people use leaded solder at home. As mixing them is not recommended it is better to remove as much old solder as possible before soldering.
    
-  *  Foresee a strain relief so that the constant bending of the wire does not stress the solderjoint+  *  Maybe add a strain relief so that the constant bending of the wire does not stress the solderjoint.
    
-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAr6ac-lLU&feature=youtu.be|video of a heat bed soldering]]+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAr6ac-lLU&feature=youtu.be|video of a heat bed soldering]] it might be a slow going video but a lot can be learned for thoose who never practised soldering before.
  
 ==== Option 3 - spade connectors ==== ==== Option 3 - spade connectors ====
--feel free to write this chapter - +-feel free to write this chapter - always keep in mind : **if it works**, there is no wrong way of fixing your problem just easy and hard ways
 ==== Option 4 - european style screw connectors ==== ==== Option 4 - european style screw connectors ====
--feel free to write this chapter - +-feel free to write this chapter - always keep in mind : **if it works**, there is no wrong way of fixing your problem just easy and hard ways
 ===== Strain relief ===== ===== Strain relief =====
 A strain relief reduces the stress on the connector/solder. This is a good idea independently of which option was chosen or as a preventive measure before it fails. Here some options: A strain relief reduces the stress on the connector/solder. This is a good idea independently of which option was chosen or as a preventive measure before it fails. Here some options:
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   * 90° angle connector [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17916]]   * 90° angle connector [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17916]]
   * https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1875869   * https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1875869
 +  * https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Resistors
  
    NOTE     NOTE 
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    then maybe 15 degrees spread out over ca 30 cm. therefore hardly any bending at all in a specific place and furthermore eliminating the     then maybe 15 degrees spread out over ca 30 cm. therefore hardly any bending at all in a specific place and furthermore eliminating the 
    need for the other mentioned angled connector(s). (Why overengeneer things?)    need for the other mentioned angled connector(s). (Why overengeneer things?)
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 ===== Remarks: ===== ===== Remarks: =====
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