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== Corrosion on rods == | == Corrosion on rods == | ||
− | The two rods that go through the carriage are made from a type of tool steel that can rust. They normally have a very thin, protective layer of oil on their surfaces. However, that layer is easily removed or disturbed, and a small amount of surface corrosion is (not beautiful but) normal and should not interfere with operation. If there is an excess of corrosion, follow the instructions below to clean and protect the rods. In case of very severe corrosion, such that the rods do not move smoothly through the carriage even after cleaning, the rods may need to be replaced. | + | The two rods that go through the carriage are made from a type of tool steel that can rust. They normally have a very thin, protective layer of oil on their surfaces. However, that layer is easily removed or disturbed, and a small amount of surface corrosion is (not beautiful but) normal and should not interfere with operation. If there is an excess of corrosion, follow the instructions below to clean and protect the rods. In case of very severe corrosion, such that the rods do not move smoothly through the carriage even after cleaning, the rods may need to be replaced. |
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* To remove the rods from the WaterColorBot: Manually, or using RoboPaint RT, move the carriage to the middle of the frame. Starting with the horizontal rod, lift one rod-end slider out of its groove, and pop the rod out of the slider. Pull the opposite end out of its slider as well, and slide the rod out. Repeat for the other rod. | * To remove the rods from the WaterColorBot: Manually, or using RoboPaint RT, move the carriage to the middle of the frame. Starting with the horizontal rod, lift one rod-end slider out of its groove, and pop the rod out of the slider. Pull the opposite end out of its slider as well, and slide the rod out. Repeat for the other rod. |