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There are people using both E3Dv6 and UM2 print heads on UMO(+), me included (using an UM2 head on an UMO+).
For the UMO it takes a bit more since the motherboard is not the same as on the UM2.
But it is still doable.
Here is some useful info if you want to take the UM2 route:
I haven't used the E3Dv6 myself but one drawback seems to be that you can have issues printing PLA since it is an all-metal hotend. On the other hand, it allows you to use materials that requires high temps without worrying about a coupler that might be damaged.
There are quite a few people who made mounts for the E3d V6 + UMO on Thingyverse most of who have instructions and information about this transformation.
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There are people using both E3Dv6 and UM2 print heads on UMO(+), me included (using an UM2 head on an UMO+).
For the UMO it takes a bit more since the motherboard is not the same as on the UM2.
But it is still doable.
Here is some useful info if you want to take the UM2 route:
I haven't used the E3Dv6 myself but one drawback seems to be that you can have issues printing PLA since it is an all-metal hotend. On the other hand, it allows you to use materials that requires high temps without worrying about a coupler that might be damaged.
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