Tip of the Day 30 - Using 3DTouch, CubeX,CubePro and Rapman

[the_dude]

thanks again, I'm slowing making strides with your input and I truly appreciate your help.

Here are the nut and bolt files.. I'm still unable to get them to thread together after print. Its definitely a resolution issue now.

I'm going to try some of the suggestions in the last few posts.

Also, is everyone testing this using the original nozzle from the CubeX? I've been reading up on the E3D v6 nozzles and I'm going to consider using them.. but want to make sure I've reached the limit of the current nozzle first. Does anyone have any experience with upgrading their nozzles?

Ex02_nut_24x8_15x4.stl

Nut

(499.88 KiB) Downloaded 316 times

Ex03_15x30x4.stl

Bolt

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[rustel1972]

hi I have the hot end upgrade..plus .4 hole..cube x hot ends both felk apart! the e3d are brilliant.. with the last comment I am able to print at 4000mm/min at .4 res. ( for big parts) it is all in the ratio between m108 s and speed... thanks Michael for your input
I will try the bolt stl..

.the other big thing is I use abs not pla

[the_dude]

So what your saying is.. the CubeX hot end is crap? If so, I completely agree with you!!

Was the hot end upgrade difficult? I've seen some videos online, but they just show assembly of the hot end not the actual install on the Cube. What kind of modifications did you have to do on the Cube itself to accept the new hot end? Did you order the hotend from E3D or is there a distributor in the U.S.?

[rustel1972]

the upgrade is very easy if you get it from .cubexupgrade...it has an aluminium adaptor a different value termister and made to plus into the cubex from France.. I am making my own for the 2nd extruder . the guy who does it is very active contributor in the kisslicer forum..nice guy.
the cubex hot end isn't crap..just thus one is MUCH better

[the_dude]

so is the cubeX in france different from the one in the U.S.?

[rustel1972]

they are all the same. but the e3d hot end needs an adaptor to fit the cubex..this guy from France does it
have a look at his website

[the_dude]

i've been reading up on that french site.. are you using the Z-stopper? Or just the E3D V6 Hot end?

[rustel1972]

hi I have a heated bed plus an alternative z. from a different company called grmproducts. their z sensor seems very repeatable

[the_dude]

that z-relocator is much more reasonable and easier to install.

Have you had a chance to print the screw and nut files?

Thanks again.

[rustel1972]

hey the_dude printed the nut and bolt in abs.. a reasonable print
0.2res

i attached the fff