On May 22, 7:07 pm, Rick Pollack <
r...@makergear.com> wrote:
> Enhanced Pack Usage:
>
> HeatCore: just twist it on (with the wires toward the insulator so that it
> is easy to put insulation on). Tighten the HeatCore so that it is flush
> against the nozzle and there is good thermal contact. (If the HeatCore moves
> away from the nozzle your hot-end may need to be hotter to register the same
> temp.)
>
> Thermistor: Slide the PTFE sleeves (very thin and translucent) over the
> thermistor leads. Then, attach the female crimp pins to the ends of the
> leads (HeatCores use male crimps - this way you can't accidentally connect
> the wrong wires). Put the connector (the one with the clip) on the crimps.
> Then, just tape the thermistor to the nozzle with Kapton tape like you
> normally do.
>
> You don't need to use insulation with the HeatCore but you'll get a variance
> from the target temperature setting unless you tweak the PID values. Using
> insulation (the fabric insulation works great) your target and actual temps
> should be very close.
>
> Let me know if you have any additional questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
>