What is this for?

[woofy 12]

Came with my UM2.

 

[gadgetfreak 7]

It is a filament guide mounted on the back lower left. Guide the filament by it before you inser it into the feeder mechanism.

It improves reliability of the feed from the roll

[gadgetfreak 7]

Insert and twist to mount it.

[woofy 12]

Ah!

Thanks for that. There's nothing in the manual about it and its not shown in the "What's in the box" page. I assumed it was some sort of test or calibration aid.

Just had a look and I can see where it fits. It doesn't want to go in though, but its printing at the moment and I don't want to disturb it too much. I'll fit it later.

 

[IRobertI 517]

That piece was created for dual extrusion and isn't really necessary for single extrusion printers. Doesn't hurt to use it though I'm sure

 

[woofy 12]

Thanks Robert,

By the way, It's actually currently printing your http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/2667-a-new-design-has-been-posted-on-youmagine/?p=28734!

 

[IRobertI 517]

Hah, cool Make sure you post a pic over here too, it makes me happy http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:201097

 

[gadgetfreak 7]

Actually, the filament guide is very good to use even for single extrusion.

When having fresh rolls that barely fit a spool they are helpful, as well as for very long prints when the a complete roll of filament is not perfectly rolled up.

See this thread for more examples:

http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/3412-help-design-a-better-ultimaker-2-reel-holder/

(Ultimaker started shipping it after I, Ian and others reported that is was really needed/useful).

/Daniel

 

[ian 32]

really happy they are shipping kits with this now...:-)

plus I have to say... the production quality of the plugin looks amazing !

Ian :-)