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Hilmi
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Dual Extruder setup possible?

Hi,

I just placed my order for the Prusa i3 MkII and it has not even shipped yet. However, I am really curious if it is possible to upgrade the printer to a dual extrusion system. Is this functionality supported or is there any plan to add it in the future?

Thanks

Posted : 27/09/2016 12:46 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: Dual Extruder setup possible?

Forum search: http://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/search.php?keywords=dual+extruder

There are plenty of posts regarding dual extruder and there is the forthcoming upgrade which (it would appear) allows quad extrusion with a single nozzle.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 27/09/2016 2:05 pm
Hilmi
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Dual Extruder setup possible?

Just bumped into this video online. I wonder if this will allow for support material to be added during printing as you will be restricted to using the same temperature for all the materials.

Posted : 28/09/2016 2:31 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: Dual Extruder setup possible?

From the blog:

Materials with vastly different print temperatures cannot be printed at the same time. But this is theoretical as printing ABS and PLA at the same time isn’t a good idea anyways because of vastly different heatbed temperatures. Small temperature changes can be done during printing the smart tower.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 28/09/2016 3:00 pm
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