Hi Jonny
There is no need to change the PID, if you are using the ultimaker block and heater. If you use the E3D, then yes, as the mass is different, and the heater rating, you need to optimise the settings.
The tube fitting is bulky because they selected a panel mount style with an O seal in the base, so in my design of head it doesn't fit as I wanted the head as close to the linear bearings as possible. In other mounts, you may find this is not a problem. They are cheap enough, any 1/4in fitting will do for the UM bowden, or 6mm if you have changed to 6mmOD-4mmID bowden. I think the thread is 1/8 BSP, but please do check.
Yes E3D are a refreshing change to dealing with Ultimaker at the moment! They have always been very professional from my dealings with them.
Andrew
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Just ordered two kits, because my stock hotend is really starting to be a pain. I've wasted a lot of spare parts in a short time now, and I just want something reliable that won't steal hours and hours of troubleshooting when I have important projects to do for work.
I've read complaints about the tube fittings being bulky. Is there a problem with that?
Do I need to change the PID settings in my firmware? I suppose there will be some difference in behaviour compared to the stock hotend?
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Very quick order processing from E3D! My order was shipped the day after I ordered (I ordered at lunchtime) and is now on it's way...
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