# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/development/hardware/17.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Backlash Compensation on TAZ 6 and/or Mini](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/backlash-compensation-on-taz-6-and-or-mini/6709)
**Author:** [@b-morgan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/b-morgan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/backlash-compensation-on-taz-6-and-or-mini/6709 "2021-09-08T15:08:31Z")
I read the article about the backlash compensation on the new TAZ Pro and TAZ Workhorse and that got me thinking. The current version of firmware on the TAZ 6 has backlash compensation on Z and it looks like the addition… --- ## [Auto Bed Leveling With Electrical Contacts For The TAZ 4 / 5](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/auto-bed-leveling-with-electrical-contacts-for-the-taz-4-5/3330)
**Author:** [@inventabuild](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/inventabuild)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/auto-bed-leveling-with-electrical-contacts-for-the-taz-4-5/3330 "2021-07-03T16:17:12Z")
Auto Bed Leveling is the process of utilizing a printer’s hardware and software to define a good virtual print plane that approximates the print beds true surface so the printer knows where to create the all-important fi… --- ## [Infinite Z Lulzbot?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/infinite-z-lulzbot/23135)
**Author:** [@JasonT](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/JasonT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/infinite-z-lulzbot/23135 "2021-03-15T21:03:18Z")
Does anyone know of any plans for an “infinite Z” lulzbot? It looks like the Creality CR-30 is shipping and it’s supposed to be open-source as well. --- ## [Ground up Restoration - TAZ3 to TAZ5](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/ground-up-restoration-taz3-to-taz5/1900)
**Author:** [@CWAVE6K](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/CWAVE6K)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/ground-up-restoration-taz3-to-taz5/1900 "2021-02-23T14:05:30Z")
I know this has been covered before, that being, people converting their old TAZ 3 to a TAZ 5, but thought I’d share my process with anyone interested in watching it. A while (6 weeks or so) ago, I managed to get my han… --- ## [Taz 6 Anti Wobble Z nut mount](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-anti-wobble-z-nut-mount/5235)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-anti-wobble-z-nut-mount/5235 "2021-02-10T23:11:47Z")
I finally theoretically finished my Taz 6 retrofit antiwobble. there will be a variant of this attached to the openbuilds parts as well at some point. It’s a 3 piece unit, printable without support, and using only 4 M5 h… --- ## [Wanted - Taz 6 - Removable flexible bed mod ideas](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wanted-taz-6-removable-flexible-bed-mod-ideas/5639)
**Author:** [@nuroo](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/nuroo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wanted-taz-6-removable-flexible-bed-mod-ideas/5639 "2020-11-11T02:51:19Z")
I saw the new modular bed system for the Taz 6. It’s a removable glass sheet, pei one side, bare glass other side. With the heater and spring sheet separate from the glass. What I want to know is there a way we can use … --- ## [Bed Heater Control Circuit & Software](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bed-heater-control-circuit-software/22351)
**Author:** [@biomurph](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/biomurph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bed-heater-control-circuit-software/22351 "2020-09-21T20:09:17Z")
I’m working on a project that needs a ‘pretty accurate’ heated panel, and so the first thing I thought of is the TAZ 6 print bed. I’ve dug around on the Lulzbot site and found some reference. The best thing I came up wit… --- ## [Need help with adding a E3D PT 1000 Temperature sensor to a TAZ 5](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-help-with-adding-a-e3d-pt-1000-temperature-sensor-to-a-taz-5/21678)
**Author:** [@penn1793](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/penn1793)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-help-with-adding-a-e3d-pt-1000-temperature-sensor-to-a-taz-5/21678 "2020-05-20T05:18:31Z")
I am upgrading my TAZ 5 with a Titan Aero Volcano toolhead into a high temperature toolhead. I already added a 65 watt heater and a PT 1000 Sensor. While it was idling, the sensor said that the hotend was at 150 Celcius … --- ## [Taz 6 Rotary Encoder not Scrolling](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-rotary-encoder-not-scrolling/6708)
**Author:** [@Asho777](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Asho777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-rotary-encoder-not-scrolling/6708 "2020-05-16T02:00:21Z")
Hello, I have a Lolzbot Taz 6, fitted with a dual extruder V3.0 tool head and updated with the newest firmware 1.1.9.34. Before the update, the rotary encoder on the LCD board stopped scrolling through menu items! Thou… --- ## [Optical Sensor Probe Project](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/optical-sensor-probe-project/6784)
**Author:** [@Rp1030](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Rp1030)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/optical-sensor-probe-project/6784 "2020-04-30T03:24:37Z")
Hey everyone. I’ve been mentioning this project for a little bit and I was thinking that it’s time to start posting my results. Hope you all like it! Proximity Sensors are nice, but how accurate are they? We have the… --- ## [Taz6 Filament runout sensor and firmware](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-filament-runout-sensor-and-firmware/21471)
**Author:** [@Eng23](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Eng23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-filament-runout-sensor-and-firmware/21471 "2020-04-27T19:13:58Z")
We have had a Taz6 for a while, and I am trying to find out the feasibility of adding a filament runout sensor with firmware support (to pause and move the hotend at time of runout). I would prefer to do this directly o… --- ## [e3d Valcano Hotend Toolhead - Print W/ Bigger Layers](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/e3d-valcano-hotend-toolhead-print-w-bigger-layers/1138)
**Author:** [@Techsavvy34](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Techsavvy34)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/e3d-valcano-hotend-toolhead-print-w-bigger-layers/1138 "2020-04-22T02:26:29Z")
Here’s a picture of the new e3d valcano hotend toolhead that I made. The e3d valcano is a add on for the e3d v6. The e3d valcano makes it possible to print with bigger layer heights. The kit that I bought came with 0.… --- ## [Taz 6 hemera upgrade](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-hemera-upgrade/20612)
**Author:** [@lewers](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/lewers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-hemera-upgrade/20612 "2020-02-08T19:39:09Z")
Where can I find the molex connector identification part numbers for the lulzbot taz 6 hemera upgrade. Thanks Rob Hunter --- ## [TAZ 12mm extra x axis travel parts](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-12mm-extra-x-axis-travel-parts/150)
**Author:** [@1013](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/1013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-12mm-extra-x-axis-travel-parts/150 "2019-12-15T13:32:06Z")
moves the Z motor and smooth rods out 6mm each side, and uses the same stock smooth rods for 12mm of extra X axis travel. Also triangulates the Z-top parts for a little more strength. Z bearings are still inside the f… --- ## [Magnet bed prototype](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/magnet-bed-prototype/7016)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/magnet-bed-prototype/7016 "2019-12-10T01:09:18Z")
Is magnet bed bed.dwg (93.4 KB) bed.stp (153 KB) bed.stl (128 KB) bed.pdf (800 KB) --- ## [Lulzbot Mini Bed Spring](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-bed-spring/7004)
**Author:** [@BlueRobotShoes](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/BlueRobotShoes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-bed-spring/7004 "2019-11-08T20:17:31Z")
The Mini is a good printer but getting support for it is incredibly difficult especially when trying to solve a problem. Right now my bed slanting issue still exists so I want to try to fix the problem myself which will … --- ## [Odd Manual Stepper Movement after Marlin 1.1.6+](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/odd-manual-stepper-movement-after-marlin-1-1-6/6859)
**Author:** [@Rp1030](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Rp1030)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/odd-manual-stepper-movement-after-marlin-1-1-6/6859 "2019-10-20T14:04:34Z")
I thought that creating a specific thread for my situation would help. Outsourcing if you will call it that, so… Upon installing Marlin 1.1.6 and/or 1.1.9 I ham having issues with the movement of my steppers (in any ax… --- ## [What am i suppose to do with this?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/what-am-i-suppose-to-do-with-this/6959)
**Author:** [@ahebert](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ahebert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/what-am-i-suppose-to-do-with-this/6959 "2019-10-16T23:12:49Z")
Just purchased this printer and all we were able to print was the octopus. When we tried to print a real part it keep stopping during the print. Tech support told us to update the firmware, now we have this mess :imp: … --- ## [Dual V2 now a boat anchor](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/dual-v2-now-a-boat-anchor/6877)
**Author:** [@greg50](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/greg50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/dual-v2-now-a-boat-anchor/6877 "2019-09-22T16:10:25Z")
Well I am being told by support that I can’t buy a thermistor nor a hotend anymore. Does this mean my Dual V2 just became a boat anchor? No one makes an equivalent termistor? Is there new hotends I can use other than th… --- ## [LulzBot Mini Firmware Upgrade Fail](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-firmware-upgrade-fail/6853)
**Author:** [@beodd](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/beodd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-firmware-upgrade-fail/6853 "2019-08-17T01:33:36Z")
So, I have a LulzBot Mini 1. I followed the instructions on Cura to update the firmware. It failed during the upgrade with the error message “Firmware update failed due to an unknown error.”. I tried it with the conso… --- ## [heated beds](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heated-beds/6764)
**Author:** [@malcolmthemole](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/malcolmthemole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heated-beds/6764 "2019-06-25T01:04:45Z")
I suspect it’s been done before but I’ll ask anyway quite commonly heated beds are seen with a cork insulator underneath but also, commonly, without an insulator. which is better on an enclosed Taz 6? --- ## [Slots & Striations On Taz 6 Parts](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/slots-striations-on-taz-6-parts/6600)
**Author:** [@hounddog](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hounddog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/slots-striations-on-taz-6-parts/6600 "2019-06-22T00:50:57Z")
On an official Taz 6, if you look at the top of the Z upper bracket, it has grooves/slots & striations in it (appears to be on purpose). Two questions: Why are those grooves there? My suspicion is to make the part ea… --- ## [Bondtech Direct Drive Dual Extruder \[abandoned\]](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bondtech-direct-drive-dual-extruder-abandoned/6503)
**Author:** [@Menissalt](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Menissalt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bondtech-direct-drive-dual-extruder-abandoned/6503 "2019-06-03T20:47:59Z")
As of June 2019 I’m abandoning this project & there’s little chance I’ll come back to it. The Taz 5 just isn’t worth the time and cost it will take for this project on top of the numerous repairs I’ve had to perform on i… --- ## [Lulzbot Taz 6 CAD assembly created](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-cad-assembly-created/4166)
**Author:** [@Engineerable](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Engineerable)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-cad-assembly-created/4166 "2019-05-28T17:38:04Z")
I have a Lulzbot Taz 4/5 that I’m upgrading to a Taz 6. I love the open source nature of Lulzbot, allowing us to download the parts and make changes. I could not find a full assembly of a Taz 6, so we (Daniel and Helton … --- ## [Shattered glass bed; Can the heater be salvaged?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/shattered-glass-bed-can-the-heater-be-salvaged/6672)
**Author:** [@Bluebird](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Bluebird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/shattered-glass-bed-can-the-heater-be-salvaged/6672 "2019-05-19T01:22:16Z")
I’ve recently damaged the glass bed of my Taz 6 in removing a very large print to the point where the bed is not level enough to continue printing on it. In terms of replacement, I have spare glass beds and PEI sheets, … --- ## [LulzBot Mini Flexystruder Tool Head v2 Files?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-flexystruder-tool-head-v2-files/6699)
**Author:** [@Biolumo](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Biolumo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-flexystruder-tool-head-v2-files/6699 "2019-05-13T16:06:48Z")
I wanted to take apart an old printhead and build myself a flexystruder even though they seem to be out of date now. Can anyone point me to the correct files to print? I imagine they are somewhere in the cryptic devel.lu… --- ## [Mini 1 print issue warping/bad printing right rear](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-1-print-issue-warping-bad-printing-right-rear/6637)
**Author:** [@etothex23](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/etothex23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-1-print-issue-warping-bad-printing-right-rear/6637 "2019-04-29T21:42:03Z")
I have a mini 1, around a year old. I have cleaned it, tightened the belts. I have an enclosure, using newest cura on Mac, using Polymaker PLA. I have tried adjusting print settings, to no avail. I have attached two imag… --- ## [Mini 1 with SL Tool Head Issues](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-1-with-sl-tool-head-issues/6666)
**Author:** [@etothex23](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/etothex23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-1-with-sl-tool-head-issues/6666 "2019-04-25T19:56:57Z")
I got the SL toolhead and the universal adapter to fit it to my machine. I am having lots of issues with it: Pig tailing, no matter how much I clean or cold pull, I always get pig tailing. My thoughts were that maybe t… --- ## [Einsy Retro on the Taz 6](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/einsy-retro-on-the-taz-6/6424)
**Author:** [@supermanny](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/supermanny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/einsy-retro-on-the-taz-6/6424 "2019-04-07T04:16:13Z")
I used to call my Taz 6 “da Beast,” because you could always hear it roaring several rooms away before seeing it. But seeing a few posts here about upgrading the Mini’s board from the Rambo-mini to the Einsy Retro got … --- ## [Question from a Prusa Owner](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/question-from-a-prusa-owner/6512)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/question-from-a-prusa-owner/6512 "2019-02-25T01:07:57Z")
The Taz and the Prusa can produce essentially identical prints when they are both dialed in correctly. the Rocktopus prints are ran at .35 or .4mm layer heights. You can easily install a smaller nozzle, the only restrict… [Previous page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/development/hardware/17.md) [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/development/hardware/17.md?page=2)