1 Topic by markthorpe

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Topic: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

Hello all,
I am looking for a replacement extruder and hot end assembly for the Solidoodle 2. I'd like something decent and off the shelf which I can source in the UK and which will more or less drop straight in without modification to mount/cabling.
Any ideas ?
Mark

2 Reply by aaronboo

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

Can try the E3D!

3 Reply by elmoret

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

E3D is UK based and well-reviewed.

Filastruder - the robust, inexpensive filament extruder
E3Dv6 All Metal Hotend - the premier 3D printing hotend

4 Reply by markthorpe

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

Thanks guys. Will give them a try

5 Reply by Hunter Green

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

It will require a replacement to the mount, though.  But it's one you can print and that has a number of other advantages.

Instructions: http://www.soliwiki.com/E3D_extruder

I don't think there's anything that won't require a change to the mount, but I could be wrong.

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

You probably won't find anything that won't require some amount of re-wiring either; at a minimum you're looking at reusing/replacing the thermistor and heat core connectors.

In addition to this and the mount, the E3D also requires running power to its fan and updating the firmware.

Hunter Green's write up is excellent and many would agree it's a worthwhile upgrade, but know what you're in for.

7 Reply by markthorpe (edited by markthorpe 2013-11-28 22:02:06)

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Re: Replacement extruder/hot end for Solidoodle 2

Thanks for the help guys. I will try the E3D. Printing the mount now