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Replaced the 300W PC power supply with a 12V 30A Power supply (may be further replaces with a smaller PSU) | Replaced the 300W PC power supply with a 12V 30A Power supply (may be further replaces with a smaller PSU) | ||
[[File:Gregs_Extruder_mounted_in_cupcake.jpg|thumb|150px|The Gregs extruder setup.]] | |||
===A Better Extruder=== | ===A Better Extruder=== | ||
The Makerbot Cupcake CNCs from batch 6 came with a laser cut [http://wiki.makerbot.com/plastruder-mk4 Plastruder MK4] | |||
Replaced the MK4 Plastruder with a Gregs Modified Wade Extruder | Replaced the MK4 Plastruder with a Gregs Modified Wade Extruder | ||
Replaced the nichrome wire on the hot end with a heater block and power resistor. | Replaced the nichrome wire on the hot end with a heater block and power resistor. | ||
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However after all these modifications I must still get this printer working and am currently attempting to tune this configuration into a working printer. | However after all these modifications I must still get this printer working and am currently attempting to tune this configuration into a working printer. | ||
