WIP: Bowden Based Dual Extruder (More Reliable, Too!)
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Re: WIP: Bowden Based Dual Extruder (More Reliable, Too!)
What's wrong with the original belt?
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Mine broke after problems with a sagging Y Axis and couldn't source locally here in Australia, I could however get a GT2 belts no problem.
I know it's being picky but using the GT2 with 16Tooth Drive pulley a step resolution 10 micron as opposed to 13.125micron per step with the 3M belt, I like nice round numbers
I know it's being picky but using the GT2 with 16Tooth Drive pulley a step resolution 10 micron as opposed to 13.125micron per step with the 3M belt, I like nice round numbers

Stephen...
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
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Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
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Does the new belt have any effect on print quality?
None whatsoever, just as good as it's always been
The first thing I did immediately noticed was the printer seems quieter, probably down to a different steps/mm so probably different harmonics.

The first thing I did immediately noticed was the printer seems quieter, probably down to a different steps/mm so probably different harmonics.
Stephen...
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
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Oh I didn't think it would get worse, I was just curious whether the finer step-per-mm value would increase repeatability of perimeters (thereby reducing the prominence of layer lines), but I suppose when you're swinging around a 350 micron nozzle, the added 3 micron positioning accuracy won't change much. Quieter is a big plus in my books though! I run my printer day and night in my bedroom... hmm maybe it's time for an upgrade!
I reduced the acceleration value of my printer, and it makes it quieter too, albeit slower.
I reduced the acceleration value of my printer, and it makes it quieter too, albeit slower.
yes I've ended up doing the same with the original head I as was getting some ringing on corners at the default settings. I'm hoping that with this new carriage and extruder setup I should be able to increase the acceleration and not get ringing due to less mass of the head.
I'm just waiting on the 'Right' pinion gear to arrive (they sent the wrong one arghh!!!!) so everything is now printed in ABS and boy it seems light so I cant wait to test it all out.
I'm just waiting on the 'Right' pinion gear to arrive (they sent the wrong one arghh!!!!) so everything is now printed in ABS and boy it seems light so I cant wait to test it all out.
Stephen...
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
Afaik the closest you can get is 2mm ID and 4mm OD PTFE tubing. I found mine on aliexpress.com but I'm sure eBay would have some
Stephen...
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
Felix 2.0 -> Felix 3.0 dual
Simplify3D Slicer, Kisslicer
Have you added your Felix to the Map? http://goo.gl/maps/HajnZ
http://blog.strobotics.com.au
I've designed a new bowden feeder with a quick release tensioner inspired by this Kiss mechanic: http://www.felixprinters.com/forum/view ... 3640#p3640
Uses the original Felix ribbed wheel and bearing.
Uses the original Felix ribbed wheel and bearing.
My Felix 1.5 printed designs on Thingiverse
E3D V6 Hot end upgrade for your Felix
Tweezer bracket for your Felix
Led bar upgrade for your Felix
E3D V6 Hot end upgrade for your Felix
Tweezer bracket for your Felix
Led bar upgrade for your Felix