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Re: Hacked Duo Experiences

null@example.com (montressor) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:22:33 +0000

Can't recall where I downloaded the spool holder STL from, but here's a link:

http://mb002.metrob.us/transfers/spool_holder.stl

That being said, there are a bunch on Thingiverse, some far more ambitious. I'll probably print one with a thinner top bar that doesn't interfere with the opening of the top hatch.

http://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=dav … ol&sa=

The hack is simply a large flexible straw - one end into the Davinci's rear filament guide. Works great to ensure the filament doesn't wind around the spool and bind the printing head.

Re: Hacked Duo Experiences

null@example.com (stevendom57) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:51:55 +0000

Please send more details on this hack. It appears to be exactly what I have been looking for. Is that a soda straw you are using for a guide? Please, what is the url to the spool holder?

Re: Hacked Duo Experiences

null@example.com (scobo) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 08:25:03 +0000

Yes, it kind of sticks in the throat that xyz go to such lengths to try and tie us down into using their own highly overpriced filament when it isn't even very good.

Hacked Duo Experiences

null@example.com (montressor) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:33:53 +0000

Couple days ago I finally took a shot at 3rd-party filament - up to now I've been running the XYZ Carts with Repetier firmware and Simplify3d, trying to get a good baseline before trying something new.

Based on my initial experience, wish I'd jumped right in. My first roll has been with Glow-In-The-Dark filament from ORD Solutions (what I assume is a cheap nonage company). Frankly, it's way easier to work with than the XYZ Filament - sticks better, corners and edges are cleaner, just simpler in every way. After days fighting with getting the XYZ filament to hold and not warp, this is a cakewalk.

The only problem I had was with the filament feed. I printed a spindle that hangs off the back of the Duo and promptly ruined a print when the external filament bound on the spool. After spending a couple hours and a trip to Home Depot trying to come up with a viable solution, I finally hit upon a really cheap, reusable and simple solution - I know it's only 2 days in but I don't think I'll top this hack in 2015: