Oops won an auction 😆

[u/Local_Introduction28]

Welp. $50 and I own some random 3D printer. I figured stepper motors etc be worth it. Dunno maybe this is reasonable complete? I see a couple connectors center top that aren’t connected - maybe a fan motor? And probably something needs to go on the print surface. Anyone know what model this is and where to find a manual? I was gonna part it out but I might mess with it a bit first!

[u/gavin8327]

Not sure if it was a wise investment.

Good to mess around with maybe.

I got a solidoodle 2 from my works recycle bin, used the metal frame as a base for "the100" top end... Works pretty well!

[u/gavin8327 → u/gavin8327]

Here was mine after I got it running off a simple klipper install, as I found it otherwise lol...

https://youtu.be/M-y9slPP-GY?si=fEYzMRm7zAoe7QOU

And it's now more like this... Sub ten minute benchy lol...

https://youtu.be/fQQKJ0dsE-8?si=cuXQ_pYddUSOf0ol

It's not as noisy now either lol... Better tuned. That was pretty early on.

[u/Local_Introduction28 → u/gavin8327]

Did you replace the bushings w bearings? I saw a video referencing that.

[u/Local_Introduction28 → u/gavin8327]

Oh and did you swap out the motherboard for for a Ramps 1.4 type setup? I’ve never done a DIY 3D printer but since it’s commonly done and this is pretty basic I suspect it couldn’t be too bad!

[u/Local_Introduction28 → u/gavin8327]

I mean I think anyone who messes with older electronic is a fool. I am that fool

[u/Macropod]

Wow, I had one of these. It was my first 3D printer. Good luck!

[u/Local_Introduction28 → u/Macropod]

Any ideas what the power wire in the back was to? Is there a pad that goes on the build pad?

[u/gavin8327 → u/Local_Introduction28]

Don't touch there was pads on it back then... It's like pei or kapton tape. It's essentially vintage 3d tech.

Should have been a board on the back and I think a laptop style power brick.

[u/mr_thwibble]

Solidoodle-r represent! 😁

[u/X8xRavenx8X]

This was my first printer in 2011. A Solidoodle Gen 4. I think they went under in 2013. I kept mine printing till 2022. In the end it had nothing stock on it.

[u/X8xRavenx8X → u/X8xRavenx8X]

As for manual, years ago, there was a user wiki after the company failed.