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--- a5:tlsmoothers [2018/06/14 16:56] – samuelpinches
+++ a5:tlsmoothers [2018/06/20 13:48] – samuelpinches
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-====== Howto: Install TLSmoothers to Reduce Salmon Skinning ======
+====== Install TL-Smoothers to Reduce Salmon Skinning ======
 The stock stepper drivers on the A5 use the Allegro A4988 stepper drivers. These drivers can be susceptible to showing "salmon skinning" on curved surfaces, or zebra striping on flat surfaces, like the cabin on a 3Dbenchie boat.
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   - Cover TL-smoother with insulation sleeve (usually included) to prevent touching metal frame
   - Unplug the printer
   - Open the main chassis
+  - A video guide by DaHai of opening the main A5 case/chassis can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6lRvYPSY7A|here]].
   - Unplug the x and y axis stepper cables
-  - plug in the short supplied cable into the motherboard, and then into one side of the TL-smoother. Then plug the cable that goes to the motor into the other side of the TL-smoother.
+  - Plug in the short supplied cable into the motherboard, and then into one side of the TL-smoother. Then plug the cable that goes to the motor into the other side of the TL-smoother.
+  - You can use a heat gun to shrink the insulation tubing after installation.
   - Should look like this after installation:
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-Examples of Salmon Skinning (click to enlarge)
+=== Examples of Salmon Skinning (click to enlarge) ===
 {{:a5:salmon1.jpg?direct&400|}}
-Example of Salmon Skinning on Benchie - visible diagonal lines (click to enlarge):
+=== Example of Salmon Skinning on Benchie - visible diagonal lines (click to enlarge):===
 {{:a5:salmon-3d-benchie.jpg?direct&400|}}
+====Example Video====
+{{youtube>KMoVxF0Yd2M?medium}}

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