Filament routing with a Prusa XL 5T printer using Sunlu 4 spool dryer
I have just added a Sunlu 4 spool filament dryer to my setup. What ways should the filament tubes be routed to allow for direct feeding from the dryer? I'm sure others have solved this issue, so if you have or know a good way to accomplish this, I'd love to know your solution.
I'm considering feeding the filaments from the dryer directly into the printer. I *may* have to bypass the initial filament sensors and feed the filaments directly from the dryer to the printer. If that is not possible, I need to find the right wires to extend the sensor wires and reposition the sensors to the rear of the printer, so they can still be effective.
All advice and opinions are welcome. Thanks for your replies. -- Steve
RE: Filament routing with a Prusa XL 5T printer using Sunlu 4 spool dryer
You can toggle the side filament sensors off through the LCD settings menus and then reroute the tubes directly to your driers. ezpz
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RE: Filament routing with a Prusa XL 5T printer using Sunlu 4 spool dryer
Just skip them. You printer will still stop when the filament runs out. You just have to disconnect the Bowden tube from the print head to pull the little piece of remaining filament out. I've been running this way for about a year.
I actually left the side sensors enabled and just 3d printed a plug to go in them.