Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
It would be good if the filament guides had 2 slots for the PTFE tubes, rather than just 1.
I can fit 2 spools each side of the enclosure, so it would make things a lot neater if the extra tubes had proper guides.
I enclose a picture of the mods. Basically widen the smaller end of the guide L-shape so there is space for 2 tubes, and duplicate the existing slot.
I apologise for my lack of artistic skills, but I think this shows the idea.
There are guides A & B, and there is a design which includes the thermometer in a guide for the left side.
https://www.printables.com/model/623601-original-prusa-enclosure-filament-guide-left-with-/files
I would do this myself, but I haven't worked out changing things with CAD.
Many thanks if there is someone who can do this.
Alan
RE: Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
I thought about this overnight and came up with an OpenSCAD file. This is not pretty (no rounded corners, no curved tube), but gives the right idea of what the piece would look like. I believe it fits into the available space in the enclosure.
The forum does not allow the upload of the SCAD file, or I would use that so that the adjustments could be seen more clearly.
Alan
RE: Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
Try Zipping the Scad file, then the ZIP should be attachable
regards Joan
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RE: Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
Here is the zipped SCAD file. I hope this helps.
You will need to adjust the path to the original STL file.
Alan
RE: Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
Here is what can be done with this dual guide. It can be fitted to both sides, so there can be 4 filaments ready to load.
I have my test SCADs including the thermometer holder, if anyone is interested. They do not have the same quality of finish as the originals, but they seem to work for me. It will make swapping filaments much quicker and easier.
Alan
RE: Filament guides for 2 guide tubes
Nice mod! It reminds a bit of the solution that I came up with:
