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Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (TickTock) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:16:23 +0000

You can also use your existing SD4 metal mount (no need to print anything). This is what I did. All you have to do is remove the top lip of the E3D and it fits right in the same hole as the stock heater. See thread below:

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/10188/sd … v6/page/2/

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (wardjr) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:38:54 +0000

The stock PSU is maxed out assuming it operates at its rated max output. Which as it turns out it doesn't.
As for the fan mount goes if you want to do bridging you will want a separate G-code controlled fan. I am not a fan of combined always on fans they usually create more problems than they solve.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (psheridan01) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:17:56 +0000

AZERATE wrote:

This is a good one....affordable as well
And yes. It is recommended to upgrade the PSU, though it is possible to run the E3D on the stock PSU for a little while.

How come the stock PSU isn't adequate? I am going to buy the one you recommended but was just curious Also, do you or anyone else know of a good fan mount to cool the tip so that i might be able to bridge larger gaps while printing? Was looking at this one http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:839620

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:24:17 +0000

I tried slicing in Repetier with Cura as the slicer and it works perfect. Same thing with the standalone version of Cura.

saqueeb wrote:

when i slice it with slic3r it slices as 2 parts.
the curved portion that holds the e3d in the center of the part is missing once sliced.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (saqueeb) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:21:32 +0000

when i slice it with slic3r it slices as 2 parts.

the curved portion that holds the e3d in the center of the part is missing once sliced.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (saqueeb) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:18:33 +0000

zlagger wrote:

Ok,
Here is the corrected file. Sorry about that.
Added the snap off support for better printing.
http://www.solidoodles.com/uploads/doodle?id=470
Let me know how this works out.

i'll try it now, and report back.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:15:15 +0000

Ok,

Here is the corrected file. Sorry about that.

Added the snap off support for better printing.

http://www.solidoodles.com/uploads/doodle?id=470

Let me know how this works out.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (wire10ga) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:30:10 +0000

Try theses fixed ones, Ran them through the Paid version. The Loop one is two pieces in one stl.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:16:54 +0000

I will take a look at it later and report back

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (saqueeb) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:19:49 +0000

zlagger wrote:

It's the same, just cleaned it up in solidworks. The clip will work perfect.
I will add the retainer and the snap-off piece that makes it easier to print tomorrow if I have time. It took a while to draw the model for the hotend, but I will be doing an adjustable top soon, followed by a bottom mount extruder fan that won't waste space by side or front mounting it
saqueeb wrote:
oh i like that mount!!
how does it compare to this one? do you think the retaining clip from this one will work with it.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:431363

i tried printing one last night and it does not print correctly for me, it tries to print in 2 pieces. I tried running it through netfab and it comes back with unfixable errors in the free version.

anyone else experience this?

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:15:45 +0000

It's the same, just cleaned it up in solidworks. The clip will work perfect.

I will add the retainer and the snap-off piece that makes it easier to print tomorrow if I have time. It took a while to draw the model for the hotend, but I will be doing an adjustable top soon, followed by a bottom mount extruder fan that won't waste space by side or front mounting it

saqueeb wrote:

oh i like that mount!!
how does it compare to this one? do you think the retaining clip from this one will work with it.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:431363

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (saqueeb) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:19:37 +0000

oh i like that mount!!

how does it compare to this one? do you think the retaining clip from this one will work with it.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:431363

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:43:24 +0000

Glad to hear it worked for you. Maybe I will give it a go, just to keep things simpler for now.
I started work on the extruder and have an updated file that you might like better.
http://www.solidoodles.com/uploads/doodle?id=468

The Lower mount now incorporates a pin to hold the spring in place.

I should have a few more updates soon. Work was busy today.

saqueeb wrote:

i just followed the link at the top of this post and it worked perfectly on my SD4 Printer board Rev. E
just did it 2 hours ago.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (saqueeb) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:34:01 +0000

i just followed the link at the top of this post and it worked perfectly on my SD4 Printer board Rev. E

just did it 2 hours ago.

Re: E3D and SD4 question

null@example.com (zlagger) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:08:56 +0000

I'm in the same boat about the firmware. Most of the information is for the solidoodle 2,3. It's not super clear. Trying to choose between updating and just switching to a Ramps 1.4 board...

saqueeb wrote:

thanks guys, i just printed that mount last night. my E3dV6 will be here tomorrow. now i just have to get my head wrapped around updating the firmware on it.
as far as power supplies, i have some extra pc power supplies 360w 36A that i have converted into bench power supplies, so i may give one of them a try to start.