What's The Function - MAKERGEAR M3 User Manual

Simple explanations of M3 Features
Z-Fine Adjust Knob
between nozzle & bed.
Spool Holder keeps filament spool secure during printing.
Heated Build Platform (HBP)
Z-Axis Leadscrew
Z-Axis Limit Switch
Raspberry Pi Housing
RAMBO Housing
Reset Button resets the control electronics.
USB Port allows communication between external computer and RAMBO.*
Filament Guide Tube
Print Head deposits printing material and cools print.
X-Axis Belt keeps extruder in-sync with X-motor.
X-Axis Rail guides extruder during side-to-side movement.
X-Axis Limit Switch
Filament Guide
Y-Axis Linear Rail
Y-Axis Belt keeps bed in sync with Y-motor.
M3 Serial Number
Y-Axis Limit Switch
6-Position Power Connector
Filament Drive
Extruder Wire Mount
V4 Hot End melts filament and controls extruded diameter of filament.
40x10 mm Fan
40x15 mm Fan
*USB use is not recommended—see Software Setup on page 8.

What's the Function?

is for last-minute changes to the distance
controls glass bed temperature.
rotates to move bed up & down.
sets "home" position for Z-axis motion.
shields Raspberry Pi.
shields and cools RAMBO board.
guides filament from spool to filament drive.
sets "home" position for X-axis motion.
guides filament from spool to guide tube.
guides bed during front-to-back movement.
is a unique identifier to help track the printer.
sets "home" position for Y-axis motion.
brings power to M3.
pulls filament into extruder.
locates and clamps connectors for extruder.
cools filament drive.
helps cool printed layers (as needed).
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