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Question: Prusa open source integration with filament dryer multi media feeder

Hi, I print mostly hydroscopic filaments (PCTG/ABS and will be getting into PPA (nylon)) and will need to build/find cheap an enclosed multi spool filament dehumidifer and feeder.

I'm not able to find a multiple spool filament dehumidifer and feeder kits, designs or a guide for how to integrate/make one if I diy it.

Does anyone have links or video on how to do this? it will be a while before I can drop $1000 on the Indx system (which isn't available yet anyway) after spending over $2700 for the printer (which is probably 5 weeks away LOL).

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 2 days ago
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I'm printerless - The wait begins ...

My bambi p2s went to a new home yesterday so I'm now printerless. I hope my C1L arrives early because I feel withdrawels coming on LOL.. 3-4 weeks plus 1 week shipping... not sure I'll make it..

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 2 days ago

Question: Core One L - New/Pre Owner questions

  • Two days ago I ordered the Core One L with the advanced filter. Delivery date is estimated to be 3-4 weeks plus the 4-6 days for shipping (cheaped out on shipping due to the cost).
  • I'm coming over from another brand that's competitive from a print quality standpoint and consider the Prusa printers to be an upgrade for many other reasons.
  • I'm working to learn the printer before receiving it but, access to the academy is locked until I take delivery so I'm looking for other resources if anyone has a list or reference.
  • Most of my printing will likely be lower temperature filaments (PLA, PETG, PCTG) but I plan to do a fair amount of higher temperature filaments (for outdoors + strength). I already print ABS/ASA and will be moving up to PA-6/12.
  • For engineering filaments do we need to exhaust to the outside? If so, how is that accomplished? I've ordered the advanced filter.
  • For hotter engineering filaments like PC should we use a thin layer of insulation on the side panels to help retain heat or are there better ways?
  • Is there a place I can ask more direct questions/concerns?
  • Which slicer is most used by more experienced users? I'm used to calibrating filament to get the most out of it. The Prusa printers do most of the heavy lifting but I'd like the option to tweak it.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 4 days ago
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  • I'm selling my other <undisclosed> brand printer to move into a Prusa.
  • I'm planning to eventually get the INDX system and am debating between the Core One+ and the Core One+ L.
  • I'm struggling to justify the extra $1000 for the extra build size when I look at a Voron Cube 300x300x300 that's just a tad over $1200 for the LDO kit.
  • If the Core One+ L were available as a kit I'd go that route as a cost savings.
  • Am I missing something?
  • I'm capable of assembling, tuning, calibrating, programming..etc. a Kit Printer.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 6 days ago

Please don't get into Brand vs Brand. This is just a generic discussion.

This is a serious question. I see a lot of brand loyalty on Reddit which is a good thing. It seems to me that most if not all 3d printers, when compared to others in the same class/type are pretty much the same other than small things/accessories.

At the end of the day they all melt plastic with specified parameters in layers to form objects.

As an example lets compare two fictional printers.

  • Both are enclosed.
  • Both have about the same usable life before needing to be rebuilt (new bearings..etc)
  • one has a dedicated heater while the other one doesn't, it uses the heat bed to achieve enclosure temperature.
  • Printer one is $100 more while an enclosure heater for printer 2 is $100.
  • Both have the same basic specs, fans, speeds, nozzle temps, bed temp, type XY...etc

what would make either printer better than the other with the desired outcome is to melt plastic into objects.

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 8 days ago

I'm curious as to why the frame doesn't have any angular bracing to solidify the frame and maintain square? Especially with the tall vertical corners.

Just curious more than anything. I've not seen anyone complain about the frame being square unless the extrusion ends aren't correctly/squarely cut.

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 14 days ago

I ordered some PTFE tubes with the correct ID.

  • My print quality dropped dramatically despite the ID being more than sufficient for the filament.

  • For whatever reason I found 2 issues:

    1. Higher filament resistance where the filament was often unable to feed from the AMS.
    2. The PTFE is stiffer than the standard BL PTFE causing the PTFE tube to hit the top and side more often without a good way to resolve it.
    3. Higher stress at the connection at the top of the print head due to not being able to bend and flex to the desired angle.

I'm sure there are 3rd party PTFE tubes that will work, however, the ad on Amazon listed as being compatible.

Just a PSA

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u/Livid_Strategy6311 — 15 days ago