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Worst part, this is the one component Prusa injection molded with no parts 3D Printable. I'll probably figure something out.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Just print a ne- Oh... Yeah.

Seriously tho: Can't engineer your own? How complicated is the broken plastic part?

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 13 points 2 weeks ago

There are some community prints like this. https://www.printables.com/model/194982-prusa-minimini-no-logo-frontrear-plate-with-honeyc

But I don't know how brave I feel about taking it apart again.

[–] Willem@kutsuya.dev 10 points 2 weeks ago

Send them a message? They are usually very helpful, you might be able to either get a model or a replacement part.

[–] RealisticBroccoli@piefed.social 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

is it Abs? if so you could try welding it with acetone.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

Just tried it, worked to hold it in position for a bit. Fell apart once I started to use it mechanically.

[–] yaroto98@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

The plastic is brittle. I think I'll just delay the inevitable if I use super glue

[–] DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth 2 points 2 weeks ago

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