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Upgrade from bed 2.0 to sandwich bed 3.0

Last post by andrewsi « Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:05 pm
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by temo » Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:02 pm

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Hello
I'm about to upgrade my bed to the new 3.0 sandwich bed and are having some thoughts I want to share.

I'm thinking of using some thin...

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The 3.0 heater sticker has some pretty thick leads coming out of it in the middle, so I don't think it would do very well on the top of the bed...

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Last post by andrewsi
Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:05 pm
Felix 2.0 extruder cover

Last post by Saamec « Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:07 am
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by Mayhem » Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:10 pm

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Extruder cover for felix 2.0 :D
Maybe someone that have better modelling skills make better one :)

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We had to make a square shape. All printer has strict corners, and there are semicircular shape... well done))) I liked it))))))

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Last post by Saamec
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:07 am
My filament holder useable for single and dual Felix x.x

Last post by frankjoke « Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:55 pm
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by frankjoke » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:53 pm

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Dear all,

My Felix 3.0 came with one filament holder which did not work for me.

My idea was to make one which is actually attached to the stable...

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Dear all!

I just created a new spool holder for use with M8 bolts+nuts.
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I uploaded the project to

p.s.: you may be...

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Last post by frankjoke
Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:55 pm
Bed support

Last post by dognotdog « Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:23 am
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by Mayhem » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:52 pm

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Just want to test if i can reduce the vibrations of the bed, and i am a noob when it comes to 3d modelling so reply if something is totally wrong or...

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The Hiwin rails are much, much stiffer than the 8mm rod/bearing setup. Especially if you used cheap bearings.

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Last post by dognotdog
Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:23 am
Tool holders clipping into Felix printer

Last post by johnnyTrademark « Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:37 pm
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by frankjoke » Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:06 pm

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Dear all,

I created some tool holders which I can clip on my Felix 3.0 DUAL directly without screws.
I hope it works as well with other Felix...

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Cool idea!

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Last post by johnnyTrademark
Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:37 pm
Electronical upgrade (Rumba board) + E3D Kraken

Last post by Bachgassenbande « Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:08 am
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by Bachgassenbande » Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:58 am
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As this is my next project;
I'm starting a new topic to share experience and enable discussions

Rumba Board:

Capable of 3 extruders
Stepper driver...

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Just an short update.
Extruder plate printed..... :mrgreen: .... Fits on Kraken.
More comming in the next few days.
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Last post by Bachgassenbande
Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:08 am
Anyone done auto bed levelling?

Last post by andrewsi « Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:29 pm
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by andrewsi » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:24 pm

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Has anyone found a way to add auto-bed leveling (e.g. points to connect a Z-switch and/or servo to the 2.0/2.1 electronics board?) There's a few...

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The thingiverse post says he's not using the Felix electronics. Which brings me back to the question if whether any of the unused pins on a single...

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Last post by andrewsi
Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:29 pm
Auto bed leveling

Last post by johnnyTrademark « Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:45 pm
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by lentaa » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:59 pm

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Very nice new feature.
Orginal Alex Borrow video.

Link RepRap forum.

And my Felix printer, Satoer hotend carriage and Auto bed leveling...

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That is tremendously cool! How much extra processing time does the auto-level routine take? Will it require too much z-axis interpolation for a slow...

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Last post by johnnyTrademark
Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:45 pm
Does anybody have an stl file for 3.0 bed?

Last post by andrewsi « Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:20 am
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by frankjoke » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:02 pm

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I went crazy with the board search function because neither searches bor bed or .stl are executed (the text seems to be too short) :twisted:...

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The 3.0 bed is 2 flat sheets of aluminum with some kind of bent/wavy aluminum sandwich inbetween, probably for structural rigidity. Almost exactly...

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Last post by andrewsi
Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:20 am
Another Light Mod

Last post by Capella_Ben « Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:07 am

by Capella_Ben » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:07 am

I had a roll of 50 50 SMD LED's that I use for my camping lights, so I decided to make a very simple light. Simply wired this into the 12V power...

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Last post by Capella_Ben
Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:07 am
Felix 3.0 Hacks and upgrades thread - photos

Last post by deus « Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:59 am
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by retsac » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:08 pm

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Felix 3.0 Hacks and upgrades thread

Put all your upgrades, changes, tips and hacks of the 3.0 here!

I have a Felix 3.0 Dual Head, still...

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Felix 3.0. no different from Felix 2.0. anything. You should realize this and understand. A second head. And all the parts are molded on professional...

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Last post by deus
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:59 am
Wide kypton tape...

Last post by Mayhem « Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:25 pm
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by Tim » Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:04 pm

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I am looking at making a bulk order to get 250mm x 10m krypton tape. Expecting a roll to be about $25-30 depending on what I get for shipping. Is...

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Buy 2mm photo glass frame and but water/wood glue mix on top of the glass.

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Last post by Mayhem
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:25 pm
Is this a printable part/upgrade ?

Last post by seaton « Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:47 am
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by sjaakknaak » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:12 am

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Hello All,

i'm new to the forums + new to 3d printing. I've fully assembled my felix printer and it's printing at quite the quality. The only thing...

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I had the same problem with mine and would stop briefly when lubricated it, but would return shortly after, however It stopped when I had to replace...

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Last post by seaton
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:47 am
Thermistor cartridge

Last post by Saamec « Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:14 pm
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by HLA » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:00 pm

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Hi,

I would like to experiment with printing different materials and I was hoping to find the datasheet of the thermistor-cartridge in the current...

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Thermistor EPCOS NTC G560 100K

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Last post by Saamec
Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:14 pm
The Kraken E3D's latest innovation

Last post by Bachgassenbande « Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:28 pm
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by mrlate » Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:13 pm

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Has anyone successfully tried adding the KRAKEN to their Felix 2 or 3?

Will it work or does it require a special holder/adapter?

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Of course you need a special adapted to fic it to the Felix, but this shouldn't be an issue.

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Last post by Bachgassenbande
Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:28 pm
Nozzle Light for Felix 2

Last post by Kalidopixel « Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:50 pm
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by Kalidopixel » Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:40 am

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I Have my Felix 2 in a Black Correx Board Enclosure to keep the Temperature stable & Keep dust + Moisture Out, but i was having Difficulty seeing how...

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Hi Hoolito

Yes there is a Pattern emerging there,

I just Hope they Don't Start making Corrugated Filament :P

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Last post by Kalidopixel
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:50 pm
Get a RaspberryPi and control your Felix from a browser

Last post by hoolito « Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:42 pm
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by hoolito » Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:56 pm
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Hello,

A while ago I posted this question LCD module or Linux Barebone as a control? . I finally found time to try things myself...
I'll try to...

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I did not have time for it yet.
dsnijders has though, see earlier on this thread...
Greetz
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Last post by hoolito
Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:42 pm
Yes, A better Spool Holder

Last post by hoolito « Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:53 am
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by Pacificimc » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:52 pm

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Yes, I have designed a Integrated Spool Holding System for the Felix Robotics Printer.

We used the vertical aluminum extrusion frame of the felix to...

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Turbo!

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Last post by hoolito
Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:53 am
E3D-v4 HotEnd

Last post by Bachgassenbande « Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:33 am
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by tero_kapanen » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:05 pm
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Have anyone tried to use E3D-v4 HotEnd in their Felix printer:

This hot-end has been tested to beyond 400 degrees centigrade, all heated parts are...

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Just asked for dimensions and recieved this pre released version.
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Last post by Bachgassenbande
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:33 am
Alternative Stepper Motors

Last post by twicx « Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:21 pm

by twicx » Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:21 pm

Hey folks,
I've noticed that my usual supplier of electronicy stuff has a pretty big selection of stepper motors. If I was to look at an alternative...

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Last post by twicx
Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:21 pm
Felix Hotenend V4

Last post by Bachgassenbande « Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:57 am

by Bachgassenbande » Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:57 am

Anybody experience with the Felix V4 hotend?

I really would like to use this with the E3D direct bowden feeder design. If there are good experiences...

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Last post by Bachgassenbande
Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:57 am
And another reel holder with plastic

Last post by Saamec « Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:11 am
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by Saamec » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:36 pm
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downloads files STL:

Here are all the files for printing holder of the coil. In one file, there are problems with the normals and faces, but they...

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Rebooted the files, you can download them from the link just 7 files. Happy printing, and the successful use. I added in the archive of the wider...
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Last post by Saamec
Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:11 am
Simple 10 sec. Z-switching vane modification

Last post by satoer « Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:11 pm
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by Renevanderknaap » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:01 pm
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This is by far the most simple and easy DIY upgrade for your Felix 2.0 Z-switching Vane.
It works great, looks professional and everybody can upgrade...

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If you print a new vane, you can manually home the Z. Press the play button to run the gcode, while the printer homes the Z, push something between...
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Last post by satoer
Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:11 pm
New heated bed soon available?

Last post by seaton « Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:34 pm
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by Bachgassenbande » Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:29 am

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As a have heared from the supplier support that there will be an upgrade to the heated bed (sandwitch) and found the instruction manual to download...

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interesting....hopefully it wont be too far away if in the download section

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Last post by seaton
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:34 pm
Simple HotBed Insulator

Last post by hoolito « Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:57 pm
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by seaton » Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:07 pm

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I've started playing around printing ABS with my Felix and want the hotbed to get up to the higher temperatures, so I though I'd try some simple...

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Is this not available?
tip form angryangel

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Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:57 pm

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