can I use PLA in my SD3?

**shields1.as** · 2014-10-02 15:06:47

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Topic: can I use PLA in my SD3?

don't wanna mess up a good thing. ABS been working well. If so what should I change on the settings?

**wire10ga** · 2014-10-02 16:40:08

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

If you have the stock extruder, you might not want too. Heard it clogs real easy with PLA.

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**AZERATE** · 2014-10-02 16:41:22

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

This is very possible and has been covered extensively on Soliforum....but I'm currently too lazy to give a link .
Printing PLA will be at a lower temp than when using ABS, and it is recommended to use a fan to cool each layer. Also, in my experience, PLA is more prone to clogging the hotend. I've never had an ABS clog, but had scores of PLA clogs before switching to an E3D.

EDIT: Here's a link. It's not loaded with info, but it can help you decide what is best for you.

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**shields1.as** · 2014-10-02 17:15:16

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

Whats an E3D run price wise?

AZERATE wrote:

This is very possible and has been covered extensively on Soliforum....but I'm currently too lazy to give a link .
Printing PLA will be at a lower temp than when using ABS, and it is recommended to use a fan to cool each layer. Also, in my experience, PLA is more prone to clogging the hotend. I've never had an ABS clog, but had scores of PLA clogs before switching to an E3D.
EDIT: Here's a link. It's not loaded with info, but it can help you decide what is best for you.

**elmoret** · 2014-10-02 17:17:24

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$80. I'm a US supplier (see signature) or if you're in the UK get them from E3D directly. (www.e3d-online.com)

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**IronMan** · 2014-10-02 17:18:44

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$83.00 including shipping...

http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend

And WELL worth it!

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**elmoret** · 2014-10-02 17:20:18

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5% off with coupon code "reprap".

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**shields1.as** · 2014-10-02 19:13:36

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

so I remove the one saying solidoodle and fit this up basically? Seems like a good route since its only $80

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$83.00 including shipping...
http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend
And WELL worth it!

**IronMan** · 2014-10-02 19:44:06

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

It's not quite that simple...check the Soliwiki on the subject:

http://www.soliwiki.com/E3D_extruder

Note that this was based on the earlier E3D...there is now no need for the Kapton tape wrap for the thermistor.

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**AZERATE** · 2014-10-02 19:45:25

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

Pretty much. Minor assembly is required, then update the firmware, and you are set.
While waiting for the E3D to arrive, read http://www.soliwiki.com/E3D_extruder for a walkthrough. Bare in mind this walkthrough is for the v5, but the v6 is actually easier to assemble.

If you can print, make http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:393928 out of ABS and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:135575 out of whatever material you want. If you cannot print the extruder body, Filastruder sells them for about $5.

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**Ggalisky** · 2014-10-02 21:45:42

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You can print in so many materials. BUY IT!

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**shields1.as** · 2014-10-03 00:49:59

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

Ok I'm sold. It will do basically everything right?

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You can print in so many materials. BUY IT!

**wardjr** · 2014-10-03 01:06:06

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now. There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.

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**AZERATE** · 2014-10-03 02:46:54

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wardjr wrote:

Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now. There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.

+1
Many people have questions on the firmware process. In the event you do need assistance, the community will help until it arrives. You first need to figure out which board you have. SD changed from the Sanguinololu to the Printrboard late last year and the different boards require a different approach to the update process. If you look closely at your board, it will say one or the other. If purchased new in the last year, it is a Printrboard.

Printit Mason and Printit Horizon printers
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**shields1.as** · 2014-10-03 03:04:44

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Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?

I'll look in the morning. I love you guys. Y'all are so helpful

AZERATE wrote:

wardjr wrote:
Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now. There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.
+1
Many people have questions on the firmware process. In the event you do need assistance, the community will help until it arrives. You first need to figure out which board you have. SD changed from the Sanguinololu to the Printrboard late last year and the different boards require a different approach to the update process. If you look closely at your board, it will say one or the other. If purchased new in the last year, it is a Printrboard.

**wardjr** · 2014-10-03 03:12:10

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Well at least I've got that going for me

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1 Topic by shields1.as 2014-10-02 15:06:47

Topic: can I use PLA in my SD3?

2 Reply by wire10ga 2014-10-02 16:40:08

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3 Reply by AZERATE 2014-10-02 16:41:22 (edited by AZERATE 2014-10-02 16:47:27)

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4 Reply by shields1.as 2014-10-02 17:15:16

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5 Reply by elmoret 2014-10-02 17:17:24

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6 Reply by IronMan 2014-10-02 17:18:44

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7 Reply by elmoret 2014-10-02 17:20:18

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8 Reply by shields1.as 2014-10-02 19:13:36

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9 Reply by IronMan 2014-10-02 19:44:06

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10 Reply by AZERATE 2014-10-02 19:45:25

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11 Reply by Ggalisky 2014-10-02 21:45:42

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12 Reply by shields1.as 2014-10-03 00:49:59

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13 Reply by wardjr 2014-10-03 01:06:06

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14 Reply by AZERATE 2014-10-03 02:46:54

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15 Reply by shields1.as 2014-10-03 03:04:44

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16 Reply by wardjr 2014-10-03 03:12:10

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