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Topic: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

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.

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Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

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.

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Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

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...?

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Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

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

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Re: Extruder replacement for Solidoodle 4

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.

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