Category: Multi Colour 3D printing

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My 6 Input Hot End – Part 11

1. Introduction This is going to be a very quick post (by my standards) detailing my tests using PET-G instead of PLA and what I plan to do next. 2. Experimental design changes From the last tests in part 10, it is clear that heat is being conducted through the filament itself, and those filaments […]

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My 6 Input Mixing Hot End – Part 10

1. Introduction I have now made new parts and finally cured the leakage problems. I’ve also managed one test print which was promising, but I also ran into other problems which were entirely anticipated. Whether there are solutions to these problems remains to be seen. 2. New parts This is the new combining block. The […]

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My 6 input mixing hot end – part 9

1. Introduction I now have some new heat breaks which I have fitted. This post will be an update on the tests that I have done and the latest problems that I have encountered. Apologies in advance if this is another seemingly verbose post but I find it useful to have everything written up so […]

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My 6 Input Mixing Hot End – Part 8

1. Introduction Further to my last post (part 7), I have now made and fitted the part cooling solution, assembled the latest version of the hot end (although it is still lacking heat breaks), completed the fitting of the gantry belts and wiring, made and fitted a small circuit board for the Z probe/switch, and […]