Prusa i3 Double Printing
Posted by cosmorock
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Prusa i3 Double Printing July 21, 2015 08:26AM |
Hi!!
I am buying a Prusa i3 kit to play around with 3dp. I am thinking of adding an extra extruder next to the original and modify the program to print two copies of the same object at one time.
Can some one give me a heads up on this idea ?
Cheers
I am buying a Prusa i3 kit to play around with 3dp. I am thinking of adding an extra extruder next to the original and modify the program to print two copies of the same object at one time.
Can some one give me a heads up on this idea ?
Cheers
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Re: Prusa i3 Double Printing July 21, 2015 08:54AM |
Like this? [3dprint.com]
Simplest way to have it is to have extruder part in doubled the amount, then the x belt to be connected to both of them. as for this, I can only say that your print area would be halved (x axis). The stepper motor for extruder 1 and 2 connected to a single extruder port to drive both together, but real problem arise at the heating element. I guess this simple setup (but not safe) still can go.
Not to mention that you also must use same type of filament, extruder design, nozzle and everything because the flow rate and step/mm for extruding will make quite a difference on the quality of the printed item.
Another one would be like a standard dual extruder design wired on to the electronic, I don't know if slic3r able to generate dual extruding simultaneously. If can't, then you might have to go through the gcode, copy the single extruder line and add another for the second extruder which is quite the hefty process. I think there should be a program to copy and add another line of gcode for second extruder easily without manually editing the gcodes
I guess this idea isn't recommended
Try this article [forums.reprap.org], I think the thread here is a how to mix 2 colours at once, I guess should be the same as well
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/21/2015 09:45AM by sarf2k4.
Simplest way to have it is to have extruder part in doubled the amount, then the x belt to be connected to both of them. as for this, I can only say that your print area would be halved (x axis). The stepper motor for extruder 1 and 2 connected to a single extruder port to drive both together, but real problem arise at the heating element. I guess this simple setup (but not safe) still can go.
Not to mention that you also must use same type of filament, extruder design, nozzle and everything because the flow rate and step/mm for extruding will make quite a difference on the quality of the printed item.
Another one would be like a standard dual extruder design wired on to the electronic, I don't know if slic3r able to generate dual extruding simultaneously. If can't, then you might have to go through the gcode, copy the single extruder line and add another for the second extruder which is quite the hefty process. I think there should be a program to copy and add another line of gcode for second extruder easily without manually editing the gcodes
I guess this idea isn't recommended
Try this article [forums.reprap.org], I think the thread here is a how to mix 2 colours at once, I guess should be the same as well
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/21/2015 09:45AM by sarf2k4.
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Re: Prusa i3 Double Printing July 22, 2015 02:21AM |
folgertech 2020 i3 is so simple, I somehow liked the concept but my personal opinion says that you better add support on top to the base like i3 rework or i3 single plate build. Not to mention the z axis motor also sits on top making the head prone to wobble upon reaching higher z height probably at 150mm. But it's wide and you can fully extend the print area just by expanding its frame and mechanical structures
I am using geeetech i3b, by the way. I would avoid most printer that doesn't require any plastic parts for carriage, extruder mount, x axis. because these are quite vital to changing your parts or replacing them with the generic parts
lets hear his opinion. Seeing how folgertech 2020 i3 were structured, I feel like wanna get another one too 
I am using geeetech i3b, by the way. I would avoid most printer that doesn't require any plastic parts for carriage, extruder mount, x axis. because these are quite vital to changing your parts or replacing them with the generic parts
lets hear his opinion
. Seeing how folgertech 2020 i3 were structured, I feel like wanna get another one too
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