676 Reply by acatkins20

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

I am new to this forum, but since I am looking into getting the workbench I though it would be a good idea to join.  I have talked to solidoodle and they say that they have only tested PLA and ABS, and dont warranty more exotic filaments. Has any one tried to print nylon or ninjaflex or even polycarbonate on their solidoodle printers with any success? 

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

Many users have printed with more exotic filaments.  Most of them use an E3d hot end but since the new Press seems to be coming with SD's version of an all metal hot end I really don't see why they wouldn't handle different filaments as its mostly temperature related.  The old style PEEK hot ends couldn't handle the higher temps required.  Unfortunately SD hasn't adopted the all metal hot end on the workbench platform so you'll have to look into upgrading to an all metal hot end like the E3d.

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

Sweet is the E3d hot end something that is purchased separately and compatable wity the SD all it needsbit just rebolted on or is it a little more than that

679 Reply by n2ri

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

the E3Dv6 is the only all metal hotend I know that can be taken apart for clearing clogs easy if they happen also.

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

acatkins20 wrote:

Sweet is the E3d hot end something that is purchased separately and compatable wity the SD all it needsbit just rebolted on or is it a little more than that

It can be purchased from http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend
You will need a different mount and some tweaks to the firmware.  You will want to take a look at the WIKI even though that is outdated the firmware part is pretty much the same.
The mount is something that can be printed from ABS and although I haven't seen one yet I am certain someone will design something fairly quickly.

If you search E3d you will find more information than you need.

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Re: Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models

Will the new printers still be made in the china?