Loose/wiggly terminal
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Yes, i've been using ferrules since day one.
My guess is that it's caused from over-tightining the terminal..
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Good to hear about use of ferrules!
Over tightening does not affect wiggliness. -
If you have the board out, can you post a photo of the backside of the terminals?
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Thanks for the replys!
I have now taken the board out and recorded some more videos and added some images: https://imgur.com/a/8NW6E3q
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That's definitely not right. When you wiggle the terminal block, do the pins poking out of the bottom move too?
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Yes, the pins move, see new video: https://imgur.com/a/drSCZRG
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Thanks. The connector definitely needs to be re-soldered. Using the board before that is done may damage the PCB.
Soldering those terminals requires a high-powered soldering iron with the correct size bit.
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Re-soldering is out of my comfort zone, I'd probably mess it up.
Any recommendations where I could get it fix in EU?
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@jontek2 said in Loose/wiggly terminal:
Re-soldering is out of my comfort zone, I'd probably mess it up.
Any recommendations where I could get it fix in EU?
Which part of EU?
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@jontek2 said in Loose/wiggly terminal:
Any recommendations where I could get it fix in EU?
I'd try a makerspace or something like that if you have something locally. But given the current "situation" they might be closed down and shipping will be slow and potentially costly.
Failing that maybe see if you have a friendly neighborhood repair hero near you? https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/13875/community-repairs
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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Just moved here so not so familiar with the local alternatives.
I'd have no problem sending it for repair, can't be that expensive.
The other alternative is to buy a new board..
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@jontek2 said in Loose/wiggly terminal:
, can't be that expensive.
about NOK 70 for the return postage if you send it to me, but best be quick about it as we're on borrowed time with new customs rules around the corner that could mean import costs at 25% + 165NOK. This was due april 1st but postponed without any clear date.
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@bearer is a hero and is helping me with the repair. Big thanks!
