# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/general/hardware/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Legacy hot end/ nozzle](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/legacy-hot-end-nozzle/27681)
**Author:** [@InitialB](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/InitialB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/legacy-hot-end-nozzle/27681 "2025-08-13T22:41:22Z")
Hi all. My taz 5 hot end has seen better days but I’m struggling to find a suitable replacement. Is there a nozzle/extruder/ hot still available that can be retrofitted? My current one uses an M10 female nozzle. … --- ## [Upgrading TAZ 6 with hermit crab](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/upgrading-taz-6-with-hermit-crab/27687)
**Author:** [@Hosmax](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Hosmax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/upgrading-taz-6-with-hermit-crab/27687 "2025-08-12T19:20:01Z")
I’m upgrading my TAZ 6 in general. I’ve installed an Octopus 1.1 which reduces the noise significantly and placed a magnetic flexible plate. Now I’m looking to do the hermit crab mod since I would like to swap between my… --- ## [Purchasing larger nozzles](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/purchasing-larger-nozzles/27626)
**Author:** [@Figs](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Figs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/purchasing-larger-nozzles/27626 "2025-07-30T17:22:25Z")
I need to increase the nozzle size to get faster prints. I am looking for nozzle sizes larger than the ones LulzBot provides for the meteor 175. I would buy aftermarket ones, but the issue is they are all metric threads … --- ## [Z Stepper Motor Testing?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/z-stepper-motor-testing/27607)
**Author:** [@ProfessorJ](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ProfessorJ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/z-stepper-motor-testing/27607 "2025-06-17T20:12:09Z")
I suspect my z motors aren’t doing their jobs, but does anyone know of a way to test them? --- ## [Taz 5 won't boot with head cable plugged in](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-wont-boot-with-head-cable-plugged-in/27589)
**Author:** [@dwbro1](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/dwbro1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-wont-boot-with-head-cable-plugged-in/27589 "2025-06-11T13:49:14Z")
I dug out my old Taz 5 that has been in my closet for years. Hooked it all back up and when I power it on the screen lights up but nothing comes on screen. I started testing cables, as I had done some modifications to th… --- ## [TAZ PRO randomly reseting](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-randomly-reseting/7006)
**Author:** [@ande3367](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ande3367)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-randomly-reseting/7006 "2025-05-28T18:00:04Z")
Hopefully I can get some help here as tech support is ignoring me. I have a TAZ PRO that is 3 weeks old. The first week I was able to get it to print just fine and made 5 prints or so. After the first week it has star… --- ## [Taz Workhorse Clogs partway through](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-clogs-partway-through/27573)
**Author:** [@blackwhole38](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/blackwhole38)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-clogs-partway-through/27573 "2025-05-23T21:14:50Z")
Newbie here, Taz Workhorse. I would love to hear people’s thoughts on whether I’m missing something here or which of these issues to investigate first.Part way through most pla prints it seems to clog partway through. I’… --- ## [Taz 6 z axis unsmooth](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-axis-unsmooth/27562)
**Author:** [@dyacek](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/dyacek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-z-axis-unsmooth/27562 "2025-05-18T18:50:38Z")
Hello. I recently got my Taz 6 out of storage after not running for a year. I noticed it “chunks” when going up the z axis instead of a smooth climb. I’m guessing I need to grease the spiral rod that it goes up. Is this … --- ## [Total printer use](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/total-printer-use/27535)
**Author:** [@mhristau](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhristau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/total-printer-use/27535 "2025-05-09T16:50:28Z")
Does Mini 2 keep track of total time printer has been used? Some command? --- ## [Mini 2 - X Axis Impacting on Print Start](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-2-x-axis-impacting-on-print-start/27472)
**Author:** [@psionicmonkey](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/psionicmonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-2-x-axis-impacting-on-print-start/27472 "2025-04-04T15:10:28Z")
Hi everyone, We have an older Mini 2 at the library where I work, and we’ve been running into issues when upgrading to the latest version of Cura LE ( 4.13.16) and the machine’s firmware. After a fresh install of Cura … --- ## [Question about magnetic sheets](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/question-about-magnetic-sheets/27397)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/question-about-magnetic-sheets/27397 "2025-03-05T20:00:59Z")
update fixed but should be left alone to assist others Will the taz workhorse plus automatically register magnetic sheets of a different thickness without issues The only mods is a h175 v2 nozzle for now & I have worn … --- ## [Taz Workhorse with new Meteor 285 not extruding and making clicking sounds when trying to purge](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-with-new-meteor-285-not-extruding-and-making-clicking-sounds-when-trying-to-purge/27387)
**Author:** [@nav](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/nav)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-with-new-meteor-285-not-extruding-and-making-clicking-sounds-when-trying-to-purge/27387 "2025-03-04T20:08:18Z")
I’ve just upgraded my workhorse with a new Meteor 285 and I did a test print with it but it stopped extruding in between the print and started making clicking noises because I think the extruding gear is skipping. I’m no… --- ## [Pro Dual Extruder 2 Doesn't Feed Well For Several Layers](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pro-dual-extruder-2-doesnt-feed-well-for-several-layers/27306)
**Author:** [@PC33](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/PC33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pro-dual-extruder-2-doesnt-feed-well-for-several-layers/27306 "2025-02-06T21:44:07Z")
I have a Pro with a dual extruder. Printing with 2 colors of Polymaker PETG using Cura. Cura and the printer firmware are up to date and the printer is calibrated. I’ve had this printer for years and it just started doin… --- ## [Mini2: No continuity between corners and nozzle](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini2-no-continuity-between-corners-and-nozzle/27234)
**Author:** [@zojo](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zojo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini2-no-continuity-between-corners-and-nozzle/27234 "2025-01-19T07:09:24Z")
I have been trying to get a Mini2 I inherited working. Today I upgraded to the latest firmware (2.1.3.0.27). When running bed-levelling, the nozzle has been pressing into the metal plate without triggering. Continuity… --- ## [Mini Won't Connect to Cura](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-wont-connect-to-cura/27241)
**Author:** [@zojo](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zojo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/mini-wont-connect-to-cura/27241 "2025-01-18T21:04:04Z")
When I attempt to connect, the fan will stop and the firmware resets… And then cura eventually times out. I have tried auto and direct settings. Prior to this the leveling detection stopped working, and I popped the co… --- ## [TAZ E3D V6 extruder issue](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-e3d-v6-extruder-issue/27179)
**Author:** [@gossamer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/gossamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-e3d-v6-extruder-issue/27179 "2025-01-03T16:59:53Z")
Ive got genuine E3D V6 hotend and assembled the extruder with mix of v2 and moarstruder parts. It worked great at the beginning but now I am getting good few issues with extruder motor. Flow is not consistent which leave… --- ## [Openbuild V slot y axis upgrade](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/openbuild-v-slot-y-axis-upgrade/27160)
**Author:** [@gossamer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/gossamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/openbuild-v-slot-y-axis-upgrade/27160 "2024-12-25T07:47:15Z")
Looking to upgrade y axis, but not sure about V slot design. It seems odd to have bed rolling on the side of the wheel. How is it holding with time? Do you need to replace the wheels often? --- ## [I bought some Lulzbot's, would like to upgrade one to a spring steel sheet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/i-bought-some-lulzbots-would-like-to-upgrade-one-to-a-spring-steel-sheet/27155)
**Author:** [@allanonmage](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/allanonmage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/i-bought-some-lulzbots-would-like-to-upgrade-one-to-a-spring-steel-sheet/27155 "2024-12-24T11:15:57Z")
I bought some Lulzbot’s, would like to upgrade one to a spring steel sheet. I got a Taz 6 that came with a spring steel sheet with a cool octopus logo on it, and a mini and a Taz 6 that came with what looks like a thick… --- ## [TAZ5 hexagon hotend replacement](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz5-hexagon-hotend-replacement/27124)
**Author:** [@gossamer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/gossamer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz5-hexagon-hotend-replacement/27124 "2024-12-11T18:26:53Z")
I have v2 extruder 3mm and I have issues with printing ABS when fans hits in. Temperature drops just bellow the threshold and firmware aborts. I was looking for silicone sock, but with no luck. So I am wondering if ther… --- ## [Sidekick 747 fails homing X-axis](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-747-fails-homing-x-axis/27127)
**Author:** [@pyarbrough](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/pyarbrough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-747-fails-homing-x-axis/27127 "2024-12-04T19:26:07Z")
i have an older sidekick 747 that fails when homing x. It moves to the far left of the gantry hits the side then the stepper motor keeps turning for a few more seconds… then spits out the error on the screen. note that … --- ## [Taz 6 Replacing with Octopus Pro](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-replacing-with-octopus-pro/26988)
**Author:** [@th4d](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/th4d)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-replacing-with-octopus-pro/26988 "2024-11-25T14:53:46Z")
I believe my rambo board is dead in my Taz 6. The $200+ price for a replacement is out of reach. The octopus pro is within reach though below $100 from what I have found. I am not really sure what steps would be involve… --- ## [Wiper pad material](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wiper-pad-material/26864)
**Author:** [@mhristau](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhristau)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wiper-pad-material/26864 "2024-11-07T20:55:45Z")
Revisiting wiper pad fuzz issues and after reading this old note: and looking at 3M Scotch-Brite Light Cleansing Pad Material: Aluminum/Aluminum Silicate… and a ridiculous shipping rate: There has to be a better w… --- ## [Change Y-axis belt Taz Workhorse](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/change-y-axis-belt-taz-workhorse/27054)
**Author:** [@Elec-tech89](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Elec-tech89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/change-y-axis-belt-taz-workhorse/27054 "2024-11-04T22:51:24Z")
We have a Taz Workhorse and the y-axis belt broke. I can’t find any instructions on how to change it. Anyone know how and can show me? --- ## [Taz 6 stops printing mid print](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-stops-printing-mid-print/27035)
**Author:** [@hatchet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hatchet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-stops-printing-mid-print/27035 "2024-10-23T13:46:19Z")
So recently i started a long 14 hr print but after around 3 hrs the printer just froze and shows that the print has finished but the nozzle does not cool down like it usually does. This happens using a SD card. This is a… --- ## [Trying to find dual extruder version on a printer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/trying-to-find-dual-extruder-version-on-a-printer/26985)
**Author:** [@mirood](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mirood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/trying-to-find-dual-extruder-version-on-a-printer/26985 "2024-09-24T21:27:29Z")
I have a Taz 6 with a dual extruder at my school that I am trying to get setup. When I open CuraLE and go through the setup I don’t know whether it is a v2 or v3. Is there a way to find the version on the printer. The s… --- ## [LulzBot SideKick 747 bed leveling](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-sidekick-747-bed-leveling/26963)
**Author:** [@Reginald](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Reginald)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-sidekick-747-bed-leveling/26963 "2024-09-08T18:35:09Z")
Bed leveling on my SideKick is occurring on the front half of bed. Should it be around the center of the bed? The initial touch down when starting a print is center side to side but 1/3 from the front. --- ## [Taz6 suddenly crashed and doesn’t turn on ](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-suddenly-crashed-and-doesn-t-turn-on/26939)
**Author:** [@Faffyjuju](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Faffyjuju)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-suddenly-crashed-and-doesn-t-turn-on/26939 "2024-09-08T15:53:13Z")
Hi, I am trying to resurrect a Taz6 that hasn’t been used in a very long time. On first check, it did turn on, fans and heater working. I had to disassemble the tool head as there was a very small piece of filament le… --- ## [Need a Hot end for used Lulzbot Taz 6](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-a-hot-end-for-used-lulzbot-taz-6/26944)
**Author:** [@csalinas606](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/csalinas606)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-a-hot-end-for-used-lulzbot-taz-6/26944 "2024-09-04T22:33:19Z")
I recently was given a used LulzBot Taz 6. It appears that the hot on it is going out or is worn out. I can get 1 or 2 prints to print but then it clogs. Looking to replace the entire hot end and hopefully remove the iss… --- ## [Sidekick nozzle size change](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-nozzle-size-change/26888)
**Author:** [@Reginald](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Reginald)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-nozzle-size-change/26888 "2024-09-03T13:49:40Z")
I have the Sidekick 747 with the Meteor 175 | Nickel Plated Brass | 0.5 mm head. Can I use the 0.03, 0.04, 0.08 nozzles? Reg --- ## [LulzBot TAZ 6 prints coming out extremely messy and hairy and wont come off build plate](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-prints-coming-out-extremely-messy-and-hairy-and-wont-come-off-build-plate/26667)
**Author:** [@hatchet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hatchet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-prints-coming-out-extremely-messy-and-hairy-and-wont-come-off-build-plate/26667 "2024-08-20T22:04:22Z")
Lately, my prints have been coming out extremely stringy and hairy. They would only print halfway, and when I try to get the mess off the build plate, it won’t come off. Before this, it was not printing at all. only ha… [Previous page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/general/hardware/9.md) [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/general/hardware/9.md?page=2)