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ChiTownGuy
(@chitownguy)
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Happy MMU3 User

I got my MMU3 for the MK4 about two weeks ago and after 36 hours of printing the parts, it is all together and up and running.

I had one assembly error that I fixed (I didn't tighten down the lock screws tightly enough on the pulley assembly)

I just finished my third multicolor print with 365 color changes without a single glitch.

The picture is of a puzzle box I downloaded from printables.com.  It was a 26 hour print.

I am a happy camper.  The MK4 w/MMU3 is (knock on wood) functioning without a glitch.

 

 

 

 

Posted : 29/04/2024 3:19 am
vhubbard, Tom De Winter, SoCalNorseGod and 1 people liked
vhubbard
(@vhubbard)
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RE: Happy MMU3 User

I spent many frustrating hours on the MMU2 and MK3s+. I set it aside and waited for the MMU3.   I have an MK4 now and assembled the MMU3 upgrade with the rev 4 parts and B buffer cassettes.  It is all working well. YEEHAA.    It works as a single machine, not 2 separate machines.    The MMU3 has corrected the problems I had with the MMU2.  Many changes seem small, like the bigger ID on the festo fittings, but added together it is a huge improvement.   I think the nextruder improvements would benefit non MMU MK4 systems.   See my MK4/MMU3 notes if you want more details.

Posted : 30/04/2024 3:37 pm
ad.lamy
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With the MMU3 Prusa played its reputation, the right to error was no longer allowed, so much time lost and wasted filament with the awful MMU2.

As soon as I received the upgrade kit , I mounted it on my MK4 to test it, start with a 5 colors print with 220 filament change, then a second one also 5 colors with 480 filament change both in PETG, and and you know what! NOT A SINGLE ISSUE.

Forgotten the countless failures of the MMU2 that often resulted in a total inoperative device, and then sending the printed object to the trash.

Finally this endless waiting ends up with a device that works perfectly well, the filament tips are perfect, the purge blocks are lighter, there is apparently less waste.

 

This post was modified 7 months ago by ad.lamy

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