SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

2014-04-23T03:38:10Z

I think the brackets that hold the front pulleys on the Y-axis are important to have as spares. When they break they really break and I had them break more than once.

Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

2014-04-23T03:31:58Z

Print all of the carriages and every other part that is printed on the machine. Almost all the parts can be found on thingiverse.

Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

2014-04-22T04:56:08Z

wardjr wrote:

You have the new style and won't need the MK-5 unless you upgrade your hot end. The new style uses a non standard mount.

Awesome, thanks... What other things should I print as replacements for the solidoodle 4 to keep around just in case...?

Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

2014-04-20T13:47:57Z

You have the new style and won't need the MK-5 unless you upgrade your hot end. The new style uses a non standard mount.

Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

2014-04-20T07:05:47Z

Hi,

I have been reading that some people suggest to print a replacement for the solidoodle extruder (the MK5 jigsaw extruder replacement) because the acrylic extruder that brings the SD breaks easily. However, I got a Solidoodle 4 and apparently I didn't get a regular acrylic extruder (at least it doesn't look like the regular acrylic extruder, but a 3D printed version of it...). See the attached photo to see the extruder I got with my Solidoodle 4.

Do I really need to print an extruder replacement such as the MK5 jigsaw replacement? Or does the Solidoodle 4 includes a better and more durable extruder than the acrylic one?

And... what other replacements for the Solidoodle should I print to improve its performance and ensure its durability? (I am really new to 3D printing...)

Thanks in advance.