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--- a5:drag-chain-cable-damage [2018/09/24 20:17] – samuelpinches
+++ a5:drag-chain-cable-damage [2020/12/25 02:13] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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   - The insulation on the wires is silicone, which is very flexible. Because of this, they do not have enough weight or stiffness to function correctly in the drag chain.
-The result is, that the drag chain does not function correctly, and actually CAUSES the cables to fail in the same spot over time. This is an ESPECIALLY common problem on ALL A5 printers fitted with drag chains.
+The result is, that the drag chain does not function correctly, and actually CAUSES the cables to fail in the same spot over time.
+**This is an ESPECIALLY common problem on ALL A5 printers fitted with drag chains. **
 **This defect can:**
-  * Cause sparking inside the printer
+  * Cause sparks and zapping sounds inside the printer
   * Cause the bed heating mosfet to be damaged
   * Result in a short circuit that may cause the printer to reboot/restart when the bed is heated.
+-------------
- Example photos are shown below:
+==== Examples of this damage:====
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_1.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_2.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_4.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_3.jpg?400|}}
+{{ :a5:bed_cable_drag_chain_damage_5.jpg?400|}}
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 ==== SIMPLE OPTION =====
-One option, is to simply replace the cable, and remove the drag chain. This will work, but then you lose all the potential benefits that a drag cable chain offers. This is the option JGAurora chose to take on future A5 printers
+One option, is to simply replace the cable, and remove the drag chain. This will work, but then you lose all the potential benefits that a drag cable chain offers. This is the option JGAurora chose to take on future A5 printers.
 ====PROBABLY BETTER OPTION=====
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 ===== Spare Parts =====
-  * [[:contact-jgaurora|Contact JGAurora]] for replacement cables. They are using higher quality cables now.
+You can [[:contact-jgaurora|Contact JGAurora]] for replacement cables.
+For higher quality cables, you should search for 16 gauge (or 16AWG) silicone wire.
+Suppliers:
+  * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TFR664/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=samuelpinches-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B017TFR664&linkId=90f7fbcd106c43ea848606ab47937650|Amazon]]
+  * [[https://www.banggood.com/Dualsky-1m-12AWG-16AWG-20AWG-Silicone-Cable-Wire-DIY-For-Battery-ESC-Motor-RC-Drone-p-1296630.html?p=!P11034818912014032C|Banggood]]
+  * [[http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b8pGMRpA |Aliexpress]]

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