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Title: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 07, 2025, 07:41 PM
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_New.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_New.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_New.jpg)
The new control board for the Neptune 2D, 2D for Dual Extruder. Looks like the major difference between the boards is there's a port, unpopulated my guess for the Neptune 2, for the E1 Extruder. I'd bet update firmware on the Neptune 2, pop in the driver chip and add wire n extruder for the 2nd extruder.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_1.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_1.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_1.jpg)
Ok, I am NOT looking forward to this...

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_2.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_2.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_2.jpg)
Wire reference shot.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_2A.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_2A.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_3.jpg)
OMG I hate hot glue.... EVERY connector, and EVERY wire.... YES the screw terminals too....

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_3.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_3.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_3.jpg)
More and more connectors swapped over... Wouldn't you know it..... I should have connected the ribbon cable first.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_4.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_4.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_4.jpg)
All back togeather. Time to test it.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_5.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_5.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_5.jpg)
SUCCESS!!!

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_Old.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_Old.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_Old.jpg)
The old original "Bricked" board.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_GLue.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_Glue.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/2D_Glue.jpg)
Did I say how much I hate hot glue??.....
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jun 07, 2025, 08:35 PM
Nice job, Joe. Looks like it was a bear, but it's now working again! Can't wait to see some of the stuff you print.
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair and Upgrades
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 07, 2025, 09:04 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 07, 2025, 08:35 PMNice job, Joe. Looks like it was a bear, but it's now working again! Can't wait to see some of the stuff you print.
Been wanting to mess with the dual extruders for a while, never got too far... hope now i can
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 10:24 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 07, 2025, 09:04 PMBeen wanting to mess with the dual extruders for a while, never got too far... hope now i can

What's your first model to print since fixing this?
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 11:54 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 10:24 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 07, 2025, 09:04 PMBeen wanting to mess with the dual extruders for a while, never got too far... hope now i can

What's your first model to print since fixing this?
IDK, I gotta print todo for a friend, maybe will use it.
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 12:01 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 11:54 AMIDK, I gotta print todo for a friend, maybe will use it.

SHOW US YOUR PRINTS!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jun 16, 2025, 02:30 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 12:01 PMSHOW US YOUR PRINTS!!!  ;D
Is that your 3-D version of "pics or it never happened"?  ;D
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 02:46 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 16, 2025, 02:30 PMIs that your 3-D version of "pics or it never happened"?  ;D

Sir, I assure you, I know not what you speak of.  ;)
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 02:53 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 12:01 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 11:54 AMIDK, I gotta print todo for a friend, maybe will use it.

SHOW US YOUR PRINTS!!!  ;D
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/521fa4d5bfbd34358f28079b477cfee2/tumblr_inline_odnpulaKvk1qkhxfo_1280.png)
It's this mask from Star Trek: TOS
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 16, 2025, 02:58 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 02:53 PMIt's this mask from Star Trek: TOS

Silly! I meant show us what YOU print! LOL  :P
Title: Re: Elegoo Npetune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 16, 2025, 03:47 PM
i know. lol so far nothing.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 10:40 AM
Looks like the middle of my printbed has a highspot, gotta figure out how to fix that. Maybe if I got some heat resistant glass??
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 30, 2025, 12:34 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 10:40 AMLooks like the middle of my printbed has a highspot, gotta figure out how to fix that. Maybe if I got some heat resistant glass??

I would think that would lower the overall surface of the print bed.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 03:57 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 30, 2025, 12:34 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 10:40 AMLooks like the middle of my printbed has a highspot, gotta figure out how to fix that. Maybe if I got some heat resistant glass??

I would think that would lower the overall surface of the print bed.
In my case the outside 4 points are lower then them middle.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 04:52 PM
So, the bed is bowed?

I would think that (at least theoretically) that could be compensated by software, but I've never heard of that.

How much would a new bed cost?
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 04:52 PMSo, the bed is bowed?

I would think that (at least theoretically) that could be compensated by software, but I've never heard of that.

How much would a new bed cost?
It seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PMIt seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
I always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:53 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PMIt seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
I always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.
It actually IS an option, the files in the Micro SD card talks about how todo it. It replaces the Z-Stop switch.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jun 30, 2025, 10:09 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PMI always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.

So, the irony of that is I thought that too on the Ender, just based on experience with it. However, on the Bambu Lab A1, it clearly maps out the entire bed before the print (if that option is enabled) and compensates for small variations in the plate.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 10:16 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 30, 2025, 10:09 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PMI always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.

So, the irony of that is I thought that too on the Ender, just based on experience with it. However, on the Bambu Lab A1, it clearly maps out the entire bed before the print (if that option is enabled) and compensates for small variations in the plate.
sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 06:39 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jun 30, 2025, 10:09 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PMI always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.

So, the irony of that is I thought that too on the Ender, just based on experience with it. However, on the Bambu Lab A1, it clearly maps out the entire bed before the print (if that option is enabled) and compensates for small variations in the plate.
That sounds pretty good.

I still need to get rid of a few more things so that I can get my printer back up and running.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 07:30 AM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 06:39 AMI still need to get rid of a few more things so that I can get my printer back up and running.

If only that elusive C=128 would rear it's old head, huh?  ;)
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 11:07 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 07:30 AM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 06:39 AMI still need to get rid of a few more things so that I can get my printer back up and running.

If only that elusive C=128 would rear it's old head, huh?  ;)
Yeah, still looking, pal.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 11:21 AM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 11:07 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 07:30 AM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 06:39 AMI still need to get rid of a few more things so that I can get my printer back up and running.

If only that elusive C=128 would rear it's old head, huh?  ;)
Yeah, still looking, pal.
Better locate Dr Indiana Jones.... THAT'S the ONLY way to locate it while actually looking... lol
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:21 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 11:21 AMBetter locate Dr Indiana Jones.... THAT'S the ONLY way to locate it while actually looking... lol
Hah, yeah, he may be able to find it.  ;D
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 12:22 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PMIt seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
I always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.
https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf (https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf)
Here's a link to adding the BLTouch sensor to the Neptune 2 series printer. There's even a section on there to add a WIFI module!!
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 12:23 PM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:21 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 11:21 AMBetter locate Dr Indiana Jones.... THAT'S the ONLY way to locate it while actually looking... lol
Hah, yeah, he may be able to find it.  ;D
Does your insurance cover enemy chases?? lol
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:25 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 12:22 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PMIt seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
I always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.
https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf (https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf)
Here's a link to adding the BLTouch sensor to the Neptune 2 series printer. There's even a section on there to add a WIFI module!!
Nice stuff, Joe. Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 12:32 PM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:25 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 12:22 PM
Quote from: granz on Jun 30, 2025, 08:49 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jun 30, 2025, 08:42 PMIt seams like a little, but honestly, I'd think getting heat resistant glass would be good option. Also there IS an option to auto level bed with a sensor. Lol Just need to add it to the machine.
I always thought that the auto-level was just for the bed being not perfectly level, not that it would handle a bowed bed. But, I guess that makes sense if beds get out of perfectly flat.
https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf (https://github.com/NARUTOfzr/ZNP-Robin-Nano-V1.2-V1.3/blob/master/1-Function%20extension/Auto_leveling_NEP2%262S%262D/Automatic%20leveling%20tutorial_NEP2.pdf)
Here's a link to adding the BLTouch sensor to the Neptune 2 series printer. There's even a section on there to add a WIFI module!!
Nice stuff, Joe. Thanks for the link.
You are Welcome https://download.elegoo.com/?t=Neptune2_2D_2S_WiFi_Module (https://download.elegoo.com/?t=Neptune2_2D_2S_WiFi_Module) WIFI module info
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 01:29 PM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:25 PMNice stuff, Joe. Thanks for the link.

@granz, you have an Elegoo, too?
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 03:46 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 01:29 PM
Quote from: granz on Jul 01, 2025, 12:25 PMNice stuff, Joe. Thanks for the link.

@granz, you have an Elegoo, too?
Yeah. Lol I bought him one for laptop. Lol
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Jul 01, 2025, 05:17 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 01, 2025, 03:46 PMYeah. Lol I bought him one for laptop. Lol

Oh, nice!  8)
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Aug 29, 2025, 01:42 PM
https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30 (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30)
Original post here, but an attempt to upgrade the Naptune 2/2D with a BLTouch sensor. The video in the above link mentions not to do it, as still needs occasional manual leveling, but I've found a custom firmware that allows auto and manual levelimg modes!
https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/)
Going to D/L the files as the post got moved once....

https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod (https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod)
The firmware.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Aug 29, 2025, 09:28 PM
Nice, I also watched that video, and disagreed with him about not using the auto-leveling. But, I had not found that firmware. I think that, especially with the new firmware, I will go ahead and get one of those kits.

Thanks for the links.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Aug 29, 2025, 09:30 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Aug 29, 2025, 01:42 PMhttps://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30 (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30)
Original post here, but an attempt to upgrade the Naptune 2/2D with a BLTouch sensor. The video in the above link mentions not to do it, as still needs occasional manual leveling, but I've found a custom firmware that allows auto and manual levelimg modes!
https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/)
Going to D/L the files as the post got moved once....

https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod (https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod)
The firmware.

You might want to pass that link on to the guy in the video. He did say that he hoped that they would come out with that firmware. He would probably appreciate it.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Aug 29, 2025, 11:09 PM
Quote from: granz on Aug 29, 2025, 09:30 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Aug 29, 2025, 01:42 PMhttps://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30 (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=436.30)
Original post here, but an attempt to upgrade the Naptune 2/2D with a BLTouch sensor. The video in the above link mentions not to do it, as still needs occasional manual leveling, but I've found a custom firmware that allows auto and manual levelimg modes!
https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/elegooneptune2/comments/t5laz0/neptune_22s_firmware_mod/)
Going to D/L the files as the post got moved once....

https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod (https://github.com/awakenedlast/Neptune2_2SFirmwareMod)
The firmware.

You might want to pass that link on to the guy in the video. He did say that he hoped that they would come out with that firmware. He would probably appreciate it.
I can do that.  I also think it could be useful, that's why I posted the link to the other firmware.  Has option to switch between auto and manual, where Elegoo, is one or other, which I DO see his point on that, since they do need manual leveling, so this other firmware not only has options for both, but other stuff as well.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 21, 2025, 09:47 PM
Dear God..... got Neptune 2D ordered on 8/10/21...... FIRST print job, Started 11/21/25......
1) Touch screen failure.....
2) Control board failure...
3) Trouble leveling bed....
ZERO print time...... *insert facepalm here*
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 22, 2025, 12:39 AM
First print DEFINITELY has issues, but still success! It's wavy, on the bottom half, top, not so much, but who cares, it's not meant to look pretty, will probably just spray paint it, hope PLA will last outside, like 15% infill, cover for trash compactor at work..... Stupid start button kept freezing last winter...
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 23, 2025, 06:32 PM
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Resized_20251122_152947.jpeg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Resized_20251122_152947.jpeg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Resized_20251122_152947.jpeg)
First print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 21, 2025, 09:47 PM1) Touch screen failure.....
2) Control board failure...
3) Trouble leveling bed....
ZERO print time...... *insert facepalm here*

I was thinking, when I saw this, that after 1 and 2 failed, I already knew 3 would fail.  :-[

Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 23, 2025, 06:32 PMFirst print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AMAnd what does this control?
And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 24, 2025, 12:16 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 23, 2025, 06:32 PMFirst print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?
It's the trash compactor at work. Kept freexing the start button due to water getting in...

Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AMAnd what does this control?
And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.
Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 02:59 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 24, 2025, 12:16 PMMine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.
Nicely done! Let us know how it works when the freezing weather gets there.

Make sure that you keep a record of this, along with any comments from your boss and co-workers (especially good if you can get your boss to write up a small "thank you" note/letter.) If you can keep doing stuff like this for your work, Church, friends, etc. and record the description of the jobs and comments from others, it will make a nice portfolio which is very helpful for along with a resume for technical/engineering jobs.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 03:09 PM
Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 02:59 PMMake sure that you keep a record of this, along with any comments from your boss and co-workers (especially good if you can get your boss to write up a small "thank you" note/letter.) If you can keep doing stuff like this for your work, Church, friends, etc. and record the description of the jobs and comments from others, it will make a nice portfolio which is very helpful for along with a resume for technical/engineering jobs.

I like the way you think.  ;)
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 08:38 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 03:09 PMI like the way you think.  ;)
Thanks, I wish that I had gotten (and followed) that kind of advice when I first got started.  :(
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 08:58 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 24, 2025, 12:16 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 23, 2025, 06:32 PMFirst print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?
It's the trash compactor at work. Kept freexing the start button due to water getting in...

Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AMAnd what does this control?
And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.
Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.
Do a write up about this, using "Statement of problem" and "Solution" sections. In the first section, talk about how you noticed that in the winter, water would get into the switch and freeze, causing it to stop working. Try to be as descriptive as you can. Add a short paragraph (two to four sentences) about how the switch works. Mention any comments from your boss, and co-workers. Add a photo of the switch unit without the shield that you made.

In the next section, mention any other ideas that you had about how to fix it. Then mention how you came up with the idea of making a rain shield, and then how you took the measurements and designed it in TinkerCad and then sliced it in Cura (or whatever you used) and finally printed it up. Describe how you checked the fit, and how you attached it to the switch. Then add the above photo to your document.

This should only be about one, to three, pages, max. If you have done any more of these type projects (I.E. your battery for your Z-Star, getting your Green notebook working, anything else,) write them up in a similar format. NOTE: make certain that you have absolutely perfect spelling and grammar - use a friend/associate who is good with writing as an editor. That is vital to showing that you can do the communication part of any engineering job. You may want to look up "Engineering Notebook" and start keeping one, so that you have that on which to write your portfolio. The stuff in your notebook will have all the thoughts, measurements, tests, trials, etc - you will take that stuff and summarize it for your reports that I described above.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 25, 2025, 12:21 AM
Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 02:59 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 24, 2025, 12:16 PMMine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.
Nicely done! Let us know how it works when the freezing weather gets there.

Make sure that you keep a record of this, along with any comments from your boss and co-workers (especially good if you can get your boss to write up a small "thank you" note/letter.) If you can keep doing stuff like this for your work, Church, friends, etc. and record the description of the jobs and comments from others, it will make a nice portfolio which is very helpful for along with a resume for technical/engineering jobs.
Thanks, I'll do that, I know they aren't too happy with the prospect of more button freezing due to water getting inside.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 25, 2025, 12:22 AM
Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 08:58 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 24, 2025, 12:16 PM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 23, 2025, 06:32 PMFirst print. Little off on the inside edges, but who cares?? It fits, it worked for mock up, on to some modifications to make it work better to keep water off the stupid start button this winter.

And what does this control?
It's the trash compactor at work. Kept freexing the start button due to water getting in...

Quote from: granz on Nov 24, 2025, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Chris Savage on Nov 24, 2025, 09:33 AMAnd what does this control?
And, did you design this yourself, or did you download someone else's design (and customize it)?

Either way, it looks pretty cool, and hopefully will do the job.
Mine, quick model job on TinkerCAD using a few measurements of the box.
Do a write up about this, using "Statement of problem" and "Solution" sections. In the first section, talk about how you noticed that in the winter, water would get into the switch and freeze, causing it to stop working. Try to be as descriptive as you can. Add a short paragraph (two to four sentences) about how the switch works. Mention any comments from your boss, and co-workers. Add a photo of the switch unit without the shield that you made.

In the next section, mention any other ideas that you had about how to fix it. Then mention how you came up with the idea of making a rain shield, and then how you took the measurements and designed it in TinkerCad and then sliced it in Cura (or whatever you used) and finally printed it up. Describe how you checked the fit, and how you attached it to the switch. Then add the above photo to your document.

This should only be about one, to three, pages, max. If you have done any more of these type projects (I.E. your battery for your Z-Star, getting your Green notebook working, anything else,) write them up in a similar format. NOTE: make certain that you have absolutely perfect spelling and grammar - use a friend/associate who is good with writing as an editor. That is vital to showing that you can do the communication part of any engineering job. You may want to look up "Engineering Notebook" and start keeping one, so that you have that on which to write your portfolio. The stuff in your notebook will have all the thoughts, measurements, tests, trials, etc - you will take that stuff and summarize it for your reports that I described above.
Ok, I can do that.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 26, 2025, 10:02 AM
This Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

(https://d35w6hwqhdq0in.cloudfront.net/d10c9fac30f0d0fcc0360f5bd60df4e9.png)
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 27, 2025, 03:22 PM
Quote from: granz on Nov 26, 2025, 10:02 AMThis Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

(https://d35w6hwqhdq0in.cloudfront.net/d10c9fac30f0d0fcc0360f5bd60df4e9.png)
Lol pretty much.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg)
Final ver is printed, coated in Palastidip n in place. The button shouldn't freeze now!
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: granz on Nov 27, 2025, 05:54 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Nov 27, 2025, 03:22 PM
Quote from: granz on Nov 26, 2025, 10:02 AMThis Engineering Notebook, and the portfolio are ways to show that you got the experience.

(https://d35w6hwqhdq0in.cloudfront.net/d10c9fac30f0d0fcc0360f5bd60df4e9.png)
Lol pretty much.

(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/Computers/20251127_122415.jpg)
Final ver is printed, coated in Palastidip n in place. The button shouldn't freeze now!

Very nice job, Joe - great going.
Title: Re: Elegoo Neptune 2D Repair
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Nov 27, 2025, 07:26 PM
Quote from: granz on Nov 27, 2025, 05:54 PMVery nice job, Joe - great going.
Thanks.