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HumpaPrinta
(@humpaprinta)
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Wiping Tower Form

Does anyone know if there is a possibility to change the form of the wiping tower?

It would be nice to have it rotateable or even in some L shape to win some net printing place

Posted : 03/03/2026 9:22 am
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
RE: Wiping Tower Form

You can change the width of the purge tower, but you need to be in Normal Mode or Expert Mode to view the options 

In the example above, I have reduced the width to 30mm 
regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK

Posted : 03/03/2026 11:07 am
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
Member
RE: Wiping Tower Form

Joan,

Nice find.  Thanks for posting this.  I have had the same question.  

Posted by: @joantabb

You can change the width of the purge tower, but you need to be in Normal Mode or Expert Mode to view the options 

In the example above, I have reduced the width to 30mm 
regards Joan

 

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Posted : 03/03/2026 11:24 am
HumpaPrinta
(@humpaprinta)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Wiping Tower Form

This is something, but for me not "best practice" as it will impact the default cleaning path. 20mm might be enough, even 15mm but i'd prefer a proper solution where when you reduce from 30 to 20, some other value would rise to keep the path. or as suggested, an L shape with "snap to border" feature.

Posted : 03/03/2026 2:38 pm
Same Old Shane
(@same-old-shane)
Member Admin
RE: Wiping Tower Form

If you are going for the Tetris / Jenga block bit for the purge / wipe tower... What you could do is find the models of the shape you want, then right click on the object and then select wipe options and you can select both wipe into object and wipe into this objects infill, you would still have the tower to keep the height and depending on the volume of purge and the height, it would still need the regular tower. 

Shane (AKA FromPrusa)

Posted : 03/03/2026 3:50 pm
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HumpaPrinta
(@humpaprinta)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Wiping Tower Form

ah, yes, this is a good idea. thanks for that!

Posted : 04/03/2026 7:19 am
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