Re: Any ideas how to get this flexable material to print?
So what is the latest revision? I see revision #5 on page 9.
I'm going to be getting my printer around the 20th of this month and plan on doing this mod during initial build. Should I wait for another revision to be released or just start printing it now?
You guys are awesome. Thanks a lot for all of your hard work. I just had a huge headache with my last printer and flexible filament. Hoping this will make it go more smoothly
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Hi Austen.e2,
you should build your printer as it comes out of the box to see if everything is fine with it. I have see it to many time that there are problems and if you can not be sure what the problem comes from, the Prusa support is maybe not able to help you out. So give yourself some time and do a few test prints with the original assembly and update later. I know that this maybe is a little bit inkonvenient but it will help to trust the printer more.
Bastian
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that actually seems like a good idea Bastian.
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...and if you are lucky gregsaun will release his extruder until then and you can use that one. It seems to be the most advanced mod. Much better then mine to be honest.
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... but also X ends to get max out of this type of X axis. It will not be compatible without the new x-ends (belt path is higher)
What does this mean ?
I didn't use the PRUSA MK2.5 printed parts, I've created my own 😎
(Or maybe will use your's)
Thomas
Ok then here are some features to better understand why I rework the whole X axis :
Some features I am working on :
If I may offer an idea for an improvement, only because I had to print the piece twice because I broke that part removing the supports :
Rotate this grid part 45° and make it so that the tip of squares will align with the top of the pillars.
It's going to be nicer to print and a lot more sturdy. Even the piece I got from Prusa has saggy bridges.
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If I may offer an idea for an improvement, only because I had to print the piece twice because I broke that part removing the supports :
Rotate this grid part 45° and make it so that the tip of squares will align with the top of the pillars and do the same on the other piece that connects with it to complete the grid.
It's going to be nicer to print and a lot more sturdy. Even the piece I got from Prusa has saggy bridges.
You do not need any support to print this part 🙂
But I have simplified this part by removing the two vertical part on top of horizontal one, they are useless. I kept the others to protect cables from PINDA and nozzle. I also increased the angle to make air going more up (not sure it is very efficient but quick to do)
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I mean you may not need supports, but I do. I don't like crummy bridges and some corner overhangs simply don't print right without supports.
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Then you can add a small tower in the middle of the bridges. Just make a space of 0.15mm on top and bottom of each small tower, like this you will be able to break them after printing
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I posted up my extruder if you are feeling adventurous. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2845416
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I am getting very good results. I made a video to show potential. Posted in other thread:
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What dou you recommend? This extruder or the one that just officially launched?