E3D on Da Vinci (Page 1 of 9)

I've seen pricing in one thread for a new hotend, but what do you mean by ruined? If it just won't heat, there is a known problem with the connector. If you broke off the wires to the thermistor or the cartridge, both can be bought and replaced.

I have never had my nozzle clog at all, but I do clean it from time to time by soaking the head in acetone for about 12 hours.  If you get a clog, you should be able to use the same method to dissolve the plastic instead of using  a drill bit...for future reference.

For future reference, the easiest way to unclog a nozzle is to hit it briefly with a propane torch (after removing it from the machine). The plastic cooks off in about three seconds with nothing left but a puff of ash. If you don't have a torch, you should be able to pick one up at any hardware store for under $15.

Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your replacement nozzle question on which ones are interchangable with others. You can find lots of them offered on Amazon for not too much money. While they aren't standardized, there aren't too many different styles. You might pick up a couple different types to see which one fits, or contact customer service to see if they are able to recommend a replacement.

I have no experience with the DaVinci Printers but I do know my way around the E3d's and have designed or redesigned most of the mounts the SD users are utilizing.  I would be willing to help design something for the DaVinci crowd if you'd be willing to feed me pictures and measurements.

That is certainly something that I can do, I appreciate you being so generous with your time. I will begin taking measurements and pictures.

I am glad to hear that someone with a Da Vinci is already in the process of attempting this. I am sure there are many of us that would be interested to learn from your experiences installing the new hotend; keep us posted if you find the time.

Um, So Once I figure out how to upload files and pics, I was wondering if anyone wants to help with my existing e3d X-axis carrage mount. Once of the reasons I picked the e3D was so I could get the 0.25 and 0.6 interchangeable nozzles. Right now, my stepper is attached to the x carrage mount via abs-dissolving cyanacrylate super glue and tie wraps. Also, I got rid of the factory x-carrage bronze bushings in place of linear bearings with speed cream. Plans are in place  to replace y axis bronze bushings with linear bearings. Anyways, I'm not too sure about how to build a system where I can remove the hot end so I can change the nozzles. I won't try changing it straight from the x-carrage because I did that with a socket wrench and pliers and my clusmy hands made the thermistor blow.

There is a minimum number of posts before links and such work

I'm not really sure what kind of format people might need to match your work. There is a "choose file" button that eventually shows up when you write a post, but your probably better off to link to a file hosting source if the files are of any size. If you have no file hosting available, I'd be happy to put it on my Pogoplug and give you a public link. It wouldn't be fast downloads, but the thing does always work.

Okay, I'm printing out a 40mm fan duct as we speak. Thank you elmoret for the warning. So I figure I'll just link all my .stl files on thingiverse and If anyone needs another file type, they can PM me and I'll be happy to work something out.

Okay, so here is the very rough housing I designed that is currently being used: htt_p://w_ww.thingiverse.c_om/thing:473038
I used four LM8UU linear bearings in place of the brass bushings. That thingiverse link also contains the stl for the e3d to stepper motor mount.

I used this thingiverse design: h_ttp://w_ww.thingiverse.c_om/thing:15718 for attaching the 623z idler and spring.

I've been throwing around some ideas for how I'm going to be able to design a housing to remove the e3d so I can change nozzles, any ideas to get me started?

Hey Chris, I have been working non-stop on perfecting attaching the E3D to the da vinci to print ninjaflex/nylon. I have v2 of my part files on thingiverse. I would not recommend downloading those files as of now since I am almost ready to upload v3 which is much better in design/stability/ease of putting together. I'm at work right now so I'll upload the files and instructions on putting the thing together on thingiverse when I get home as soon as I finish the fan duct. I've been able to do a 2hr ninjaflex print at 30mm/sec (the max recommended speed) with no issues.

Okay, so I've been mucking around with the firmware, I was able to successfully change the max temp of the DaVinci, but thats another story. So I'm going to begin taking pictures of everything so others can do this. In response to pedro, I have hated da vinci's "auto" calibration feature and get better results leveling it by eye.

Thanks for all your hard work Tom!