Hey Birt! | DIY - Alps plotter mechanism paper feed gear ‘patch’ @HeyBirt | Uploaded February 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
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In this video we take a look at a ‘patch’ for the ubiquitous Alps plotter mechanism. The most common issue with these lovely plotters is cracked stepper pinion gears, we fixed that previously by installing new, custom made, brass gears. The second most common problem is a cracked hub on the paper feed ‘anti-backlash’ gear. Join us as we find a way to patch this cracked hub up so we can plot again.
Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome
01:15 – Problem description, patch demo
07:50 – Fixing a real printer
14:18 – Testing, and fixing the fix, retesting
18:15 – Wrap up, so you have broken plotter?
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Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at pcbway.com
In this video we take a look at a ‘patch’ for the ubiquitous Alps plotter mechanism. The most common issue with these lovely plotters is cracked stepper pinion gears, we fixed that previously by installing new, custom made, brass gears. The second most common problem is a cracked hub on the paper feed ‘anti-backlash’ gear. Join us as we find a way to patch this cracked hub up so we can plot again.
Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome
01:15 – Problem description, patch demo
07:50 – Fixing a real printer
14:18 – Testing, and fixing the fix, retesting
18:15 – Wrap up, so you have broken plotter?
Please consider clicking on the Subscribe button below and then click the bell icon. That way you will be notified when I post a new video. Thanks!
Help support Hey Birt!
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Hey Birt! On Social Media!
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Soigeneris: facebook.com/Soigeneris-295527583797729
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Twitter:
Hey Birt!: twitter.com/HeyBirt?lang=en
Links
Video on TRS-80 CGP-115 and MCP-40: youtu.be/DD29dklcD9E
New brass pinion gears: soigeneris.com/alps-printer-plotter-mechanism-pinion-gears
Gear installation video: youtu.be/mZAMPPSQpqo
Amazon Associated Links Tools:
Fiberglass pen: amzn.to/3pWRzIk
Fiberglass pen refills: amzn.to/3RgqGdQ
OWDEN Hollow punch set: amzn.to/3PXzTXW
Battery Spot Welder: amzn.to/3QMaG3T
Hotplate: amzn.to/3rxOtLU
Spudger set I use: amzn.to/3z19pM7
Heat mats: amzn.to/3boKDwl
Amazon Associated Links Chemicals:
303 Aerospace Protectant: amzn.to/3BxRa5Y
CiaKot: amzn.to/3CvVKiY
Overcaot Pen: amzn.to/3s439Bt
Novus Plastic Polish: amzn.to/2VwtFaV
Electronics / PCB cleaner: amzn.to/3ORx62D
Citric Acid: amzn.to/3krkgdt
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Credits
Chiptune Thing No. 3 "Victory" by Steven O’Brien soundcloud.com/stevenobrien
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Music provided by Music for Creators youtu.be/ujIMRIJ1JG8
