macua85
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Ok so I've tried printing what I've designed, works well. So if anyone else want to try this with E3d V6, see here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/e3d-v6-modular-print-carriage-system#!design-documents Designed for 6x12x3mm magnets Still designing the tool change part. Also had a great idea for a fan duct, which will fit on the the gripper module (part that stays on printer head). Will set about designing that too. Version 2 now up. This includes 4 additional 6x6x3mm magnets as I am concerned about the forces of the bowden tube. They can be left empty, and simply slot in from the sides so easy to add/remove. The version also has a fan duct built in for 40x40mm fan. For the E3D V6 with the E3D hot heater block. V3 will be for setups using the ultimaker heater block when I get time (as this is probably the way I will go for simplicity).
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The crossflow fan approach
macua85 replied to foehnsturm's topic in Third party products & modifications
Ive been thinking about the hose method. Why are you thinking of changing? Does it not work very well? -
Interesting idea. I'll try to get this working with the current proposed setup first I think. The main aim for me is clean dual extrusion prints. After that direct extrusion by flex drive so I can print ninjaflex etc.
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As long as its only 2 heads, print area is not reduced by much. But its a good idea, anything is possible given the time and inclination! Including commands to control the head revolver into the gcode may also be problematic, not sure how that would be done.
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If anyone wants to try it: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/e3d-v6-modular-print-carriage-system Edit: just printed, but not quite right yet. Youmagine description has details.
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Magnets arrived today, so will start the redesign in ernest. Ive started to design the tool carriage home for the back left of the UM, with a view to mirroring it in Cura for the back right side. I'm hoping for no more than a 30x30 carriage with the E3d V6 and bowden setup.
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Very crude remodel based on above thoughts:
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Also just realised with a design like this, only single sided is required, and both tool carriages could be stored at the back left and right of the machine, where the least space is wasted as the heated bed doesn't go back that far. This would be a kind of Asymmetric design. Just have to design the carriages for the bowden and wires to miss the gantry. Apologies for the rambling, just getting my thoughts down.
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I'm also going to have a go at other designs, try and make it more compact with less space loss. It seems the left hand side of the build area is out of use, might limit printer function considerably, especially for larger prints. So, this may be an idea. I know it means you may lose build height, but maybe the lesser of two evils. Especially with machines like the UM2 extended coming out. Also, the E3d is only 60 something mm tall, so don't think it will end up far off the standard UMO height. Tool storage and collection may render the some of the build plate unusable on the right hand side though, not thought too much about that yet. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/module-underslung-tool-carriage PS its only a very crude model of it to see what it would look like. A E3D bowden setup I think would be possible with this design, but the direct drive carriage maybe not without compromising too much height.
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Did you print the corner split tool in two parts of one? In the STL its one part, but when I open the stp, I can see its designed in two parts. Btw, printed the other parts, and its a great printing design, so easy. The XT came out really well. I read you have been having problems with it, and I have also. However with 100% infill, 247 nozzle, 70 bed and 0.1 layer height with 50% fan it worked well. Oh and 40mm/s speed.
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Apologies, didn't realise you had already sorted the dual carriage part with the 'module'which appears to allow carriages on both the left and right side of it (looking from top down from the front). I've managed to modify the file to suit the magnets I have got, hopefully they are not too strong being the 3mm ones. Printing now in clear XT.
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I've just ordered a couple of E3D v6 hot ends for this project. I like my dual extrusion, so considering the dual carriage setup straight off the bat. I also ordered the bowden version to try first, as I think this will allow for an extra small carriage. Also waiting to hear from Mutley3D. Ultimate aim is definitely flex drive. Am am able to load the Stp files into inventor. Do you happen to have the 'phmod v5 head' file in the same format?
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Hmm, can it export or convert to .ipt files? I use autodesk inventor. I can start from scratch too though if needed.
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Yea that would be the best approach for sure, but would require a more complex arrangement of the main carriage. Any which way the print area is going to be reduced quite a bit though..
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What modelling software are you using to design in?
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Ok I found some in Singapore (I have no idea where to get this from in China, all websites in Chinese), so bought them from there. Not sure which would be the most suitable so I got these: 12x6x1mm 0.74kg holding 12x6x3mm 2.23kg holding 6x6x3mm 1.5kg holding Couldn't find the same size that you had used, will have to tweak the design. Just need the flex drives now, awaiting word from Mutley3d.
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Hey Daid, thanks for getting back to me. Its the latest version, and you answered my question. Its seems to be generated from the select extruder plugin. After I disabled that, its gone.
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Hey guys, I keep getting this when i'm going through layer view, any ideas? Its like a shadow of the model.
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Ok ok, i'll put the order in after CNY, and try and help with the development of this. Is there a discount for buying 2 felxdrive at the same time? Can you PM me if so? Thanks,
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If you can supply the information, I can try to test it. I need to buy the parts to be shipped to China also (magnets etc), and attempt to come up with a compact Flex3D design. It may be beyond my design skills but can give it a go. I'm also using a standard hot end at the moment, but considering an e3d mk6, so may design a carriage around that. I also have no idea about the code part and how to configure it to test a carriage/ dual carriage setup. I can't imagine the additional instructions being too complicated, but compiling it with them in the correct place I assume is problematic.
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No need um4, open source UMO upgrades! Ultimaker are Going to have a flurry of UMO orders soon!
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YES! This is incredible. I'm blown away by that repeat accuracy, I thought for sure that there would be some disruption to the print. How are you configuring the gcode for this at the moment, manually? I was about to order a Mutley3D drive (or 2), but will wait on the developments here I think. Do you think some sort of wipe/ooze shield could be built into the tool holder? So the next step? Try a flex3D carriage?
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So how is the development going on this great idea. I have just been thinking about it and it's application with Bowden or flex drive. Do you thing the pressures and forces introduced by the Bowden and flex drive tubes would introduce too much play in the system between the magnetic interface? I.e, will the magnets be strong enough to hold it all in place?
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You could also try sending Sander a private message too. He is great at sorting issues out and helping the support guys.
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As above. But fear not, UM customer service is awesome, and will rectify the problem. Raise a help ticket through the support section of the website. Sometimes help can be a little slow, but in my pretty extensive experience with them, they always come through.