Better solutions to convert the feeder from 2.85mm to 1,75mm for a Ultimaker2

[paul9 20]

Who can write to the links of the best solution adopted to convert the fedeer of Ultimaker2 from 2.85mm to one of 1,75mm?

I need to know all the steps to make changes, but only the solutions tried and tested and working 100%.

[00D00B 58]

Check it here, it's been savec in top of the forum from a while...

Just have to adapt to the UM2 model but it's all written about it

Edited July 11, 2016 by Guest

[gr5 2,224]

Just get the kit from 3dsolex and print this part. It works fine. I've printed quite a bit with it but find it no better (or worse) than 3mm:

Print this in ABS!!:

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/um2-spring-replacement

[krys 206]

Noe and Perdo over at adafruit.com also have this guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/using-1-dot-75mm-filament-on-ultimaker-2/overview

I've not done this though. YMMV. gr5 is god.