bbinnard,
Exactly, s3d doesn't execute or allow preloading the y combiner for the first tool change.
I could only go as far as unloading old tool, but cannot preload new tool. This is what I use in tool change script :
*y combiner length is 120mm
T[old_tool]
G1 E-120 F4500
T[new_tool]
G92 E-120
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- Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion and Tips
- Topic: Single Nozzle Multiple Extruders
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion and Tips
- Topic: Single Nozzle Multiple Extruders
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Re: Single Nozzle Multiple Extruders
I have done some experimenting with dual extruder/single nozzle 2-color printing and I have not had to use any custom GCode at all. The S3D FFF Settings/Advanced/Tool Change Retraction settings handled everything just fine. After using the Dual Extrusion Wizard to load the 2 parts of my test piece ...
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion and Tips
- Topic: Single Nozzle Multiple Extruders
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Single Nozzle Multiple Extruders
First of all, I've done some research to find a good starting script and/or mods to Marlin to accommodate but couldn't seem to find a good one. CMiIW I am using two extruder aligned to allow switching via a single nozzle, much like Prometheus Bowden combiner. Both filaments are inserted close to the...
