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Rusty
(@rusty-3)
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Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

Greetings All,

I have made some accessories that mount onto the top main frame rail, where the spool holder originally attaches. 

Will these accessories also fit on the MK4, in the same location?

I have contacted chat support and they have given me some dimensions, but it is not clear if the top main frame rail is the same size and configuration for both the MK3S and the MK4.

I am still waiting to receive my MK4, but would like to get copies made of my accessories.

Thanks to all that reply.

Posted : 06/08/2023 11:56 pm
ScottW
(@scottw)
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RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

I think the frame is the same size.  I don't have a MK3 to compare, but I have printed some models designed to clip onto the top of the MK3 frame and they clip onto my MK4 frame just fine.

Beware, however, that the extruder carriage is taller than the mk3, and can hit items that project forward from the top of the frame. 

Posted : 07/08/2023 12:21 am
Rusty
(@rusty-3)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

Thanks ScottW for the heads up regarding the height of the extruder.  I may have missed that.

Have you been happy with your MK4?

Posted : 07/08/2023 12:26 am
ScottW
(@scottw)
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RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4
Posted by: @rusty-3

Have you been happy with your MK4?

My only real complaint right now is the lack of commands needed for serial hosts, like Octoprint (i.e., M117, M601/602, M73, M412, M20 L, M24, etc).  The print quality has been good, and the first layer calibration has been magic!

Posted : 07/08/2023 12:29 am
Rusty
(@rusty-3)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

Don't know anything about serial hosts.  I'm just a simple older 3d printer guy. 

I have struggled with my decision to get an MK4 just because of other printer choices that have recently come forward.  The longer the waiting goes the more unsettled I get with waiting.  I have had excellent service from my MK3S, so am hoping that the MK4 will live up to it's predecessor. Also hoping the Input Shaper will shave off some printing times.

Posted : 07/08/2023 12:36 am
FoxRun3D
(@foxrun3d)
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RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

Anything you've mounted to the frame will fit on the mk4. It's the same dimension as the mk3. 

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Posted : 07/08/2023 10:19 am
Rusty
(@rusty-3)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Will accessories made for MK3s fit on the MK4

Good to Know,

Thanks Sir, greatly appreciated.

Posted : 07/08/2023 11:17 am
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