Topic: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
I thought I would share this with you all!
DisTech Automation has developed a new solution for multi-filament 3D printing called The Prometheus System which allows you to print 2 different filaments from a single nozzle. This enables you to print multi-color objects, print with support material, or create multi-material prints!
Here are some recent news articles about The Prometheus System:
The Kickstarter campaign will launch on September 6th. You can sign up at http://distechinnovations.com/ to receive a Kickstarter launch notification and get the first pick of the discounted Early Bird rewards.
Let me know what you guys think of this new product!
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
It looks neat! I think it might waste a lot of filament just to purge between colors, but it still looks like a straightforward design.
4Reply by RP Iron Man2016-09-05 17:25:51(edited by RP Iron Man 2016-09-05 17:26:12)
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Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
@machinistjoe
While there is filament waste, all single nozzle solutions have some filament waste, so unfortunately it is unavoidable. However, the simplicity and quality is well worth it
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
So what will the average price be after the KS is finished and I want to buy one directly?
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@carl_m1968
We haven't determined the regular price after the Kickstarter campaign, but it will be significantly higher than the discounted Kickstarter rewards. I would definitely recommend backing the Kickstarter if you are interested in this product
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so its basically just 2 bowden extruders and a "Y" pipe for the ptfe to plug in to, and then a single j-head. I see copies springing up. Hows it work on flexible material?
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@Kronikabuse
It is not nearly as easy as it looks.
People have indeed been trying this for a long time but nobody has got it working reliably...except us! Please take a read through our campaign page to see how we dealt with the difficulties associated with this approach to multi-filament 3D printing!
As for flexibles, we have tested it with Taulman PCTPE (flexible nylon) with great results. I would not recommend using Nijaflex since it is a bowden system, but semi-flex should be a good alternative.
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
It’s been a while since the last update. We have been working hard over the past few months since fulfilling the remaining Kickstarter rewards in March, and we have some exciting news!
We are proud to announce the release of the Prometheus System (E3D V6 Upgrade)!
You can view the promo video below:
This upgrade kit allows E3D V6 Hot End users to create multi-color and multi-material objects. The Prometheus System solution simplifies the multi-extrusion process and expands the capabilities of 3D printers using the E3D V6.
The original Prometheus System was specifically designed to work with our Prometheus V2 Hot End. However, with the success of the Kickstarter campaign and hundreds of active users around the world, many people have requested system compatibility with the E3D V6 Hot End.
To enable reliable multi-filament 3D printing using the Prometheus System with the E3D V6, we had to develop the "Prometheus Heat Break". This is a precision machined and polished component that replaces the standard E3D V6 heat break to facilitate reliable filament switching with the Prometheus System.
The Prometheus System (E3D V6 Upgrade) solves all of the issues associated with conventional methods of dual extrusion. We believe that this new product will be a popular upgrade for E3D V6 users who want to print multi-color and multi-material objects.
The Prometheus System (E3D V6 upgrade) is available for order and ships immediately. The upgrade kit can be purchased by following the link below:
In addition to the release of the E3D V6 Upgrade kit, we wanted to provide a quick update on Simplify3D software compatibility with the Prometheus System. This is something that many people have been asking about, and unfortunately, it has been delayed for a long time due to ongoing bugs in the Simplify3D software.
However, one of our Kickstarter backers named Pekka, (aka. “spegelius” on our forum) recently began working on a post-processing script called “FilaSwitch” to allow Simplify3D to work with the Prometheus System. We are supporting his efforts and he has made a lot of progress! You can view his development thread on our forum by clicking on the link below. Feel free to post in that thread to offer him encouragement or suggestions for his script.
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
@IanJohnson
Yes, that is our laser cut ProStruder, which is the geared extruder that we designed as a part of the Prometheus System. It is the same one that we released with our Kickstarter campaign last year (with some improvements).
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
IanJohnson wrote:
Is that a lasercut acrylic extruder? Something seems familiar about that.
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Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
People have expressed concerns about using laser cut components, but we have been sure to design these parts to handle all of the stresses involved in extrusion. The parts will not break. We have shipped hundreds of units and our users really like the ProStruders from the feedback we have received.
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
After a few weeks of beta testing, the Prometheus System is now officially compatible with Simplify3D!
"FilaSwitch": Simplify3D G-Code Post-Processor
We would like to give special thanks to our Kickstarter backer named Pekka (aka. “spegelius” on our forum) for developing the "FilaSwitch" post-processor! (https://github.com/spegelius/filaswitch) Pekka has worked very hard on this script and he deserves full credit. You can follow his FilaSwitch development thread here on our forum:
FilaSwitch is a Python script that processes the S3D G-code output and adds a smart purge tower to enable compatibility with the Prometheus System. This smart purge tower has some very neat features to optimize the filament switching process.
As seen in the preview below, FilaSwitch eliminates unnecessary filament switches on single color layers by printing a support structure on the tower. This saves a lot of time and filament.
FilaSwitch also generates a perimeter around the tower to keep the purge lines clean and contained and stops printing the purge tower when there are no more filament switches required for the print.
By incorporating the above features with the wipe setting and carefully controlled purging, FilaSwitch is truly a work of art. This is a Benchy boat that we printed using S3D and FilaSwitch:
Once again, a huge thank you to Pekka, our Kickstarter backer, for developing FilaSwitch. Based on our testing, we think that there are no more bugs remaining in the script. However, if you do happen to find a bug, please post it in the GitHub issue tracker:
Re: The Prometheus System - Intuitive Multi-Filament 3D Printing!
Just a heads up:
We are offering a 15% discount on all orders during this Black Friday weekend!
If you have been waiting to purchase a Prometheus System or Prometheus V2 for your printer, now is your chance. Use the discount code BF2017 at checkout to receive 15% off your order:https://www.distechautomation.com/
Sale ends Monday, November 27!
Check out our Prometheus System - Product Feature video below: