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ignacmc
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Topic starter answered:
RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

Thank you...I already bought 10 a month ago just in case...i even managed to find them in Stainless Steel : € 1,85 5% Off | M8 M10 M12 M20 Male Thread Air Pneumatic 304 Stainless Steel Push In Quick Connector Release Fitting Plumbing Gas
https://a.aliexpress.com/_BTKxK0

Posted : 03/11/2020 8:59 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@ignacmc

Thanks, but unfortunately only PC4-M8x1 available

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Posted : 03/11/2020 9:14 pm
ignacmc
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

Oppps you are right...Damn They are already shipped. I will use the brass ones 😉

Posted : 03/11/2020 10:01 pm
Robert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

Anyone tried this approach ?

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3976142

 

Posted : 05/11/2020 5:11 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@goszu

It is worth a try. I have not tested it, because I bought the PC4-M8x1.25 couplings.

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Posted : 05/11/2020 8:15 pm
Robert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors
Posted by: @karl-herbert

@goszu

It is worth a try. I have not tested it, because I bought the PC4-M8x1.25 couplings.

Tried it. Printed out of ASA. Went well, fit tight and worked for a while. But I would consider it unreliable.

Ordered PC4 M8x1.25 metal connectors. I think the cut-in ones are better than those "squishy" ones.

 

Posted : 09/11/2020 12:46 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@goszu

I also think that the plastic adapters are not an end solution.
Where do you buy your preferred (non squishy) couplings? Do you have a link for them?

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Posted : 09/11/2020 1:27 pm
Robert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@karl-herbert

Orderet those: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32967678995.html

We'll see if they are any good.

Posted : 09/11/2020 4:11 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@goszu

Thanks! These are the same ones I ordered. They work perfectly on the Mini. The PTFE tube stays where it should be.

 

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Posted : 09/11/2020 4:59 pm
Robert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors
Posted by: @karl-herbert

@goszu

Thanks! These are the same ones I ordered. They work perfectly on the Mini. The PTFE tube stays where it should be.

 

Thanks! Good to know 🙂

Posted : 10/11/2020 4:17 pm
ignacmc
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

And the ptfe tube can be only one piece instead of three, which should avoid problems where the smaller piece inside the hotend, shrinks as a consequence or repeated heating cycles and compression resulting in gaps and clogs...

Posted : 10/11/2020 8:15 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@ignacmc

one piece, about 5cm longer then the original:

PTFE quality is Capricorn XS: https://www.captubes.com/

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Posted : 10/11/2020 11:55 pm
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ignacmc
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

Great setup! The original one was 275mm long so following your advice I will aim to 325mm total length... By the way, which extruder are you using? Do your prefer it to the original or to the Bondtech upgrade?

Posted : 12/11/2020 8:44 am
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@ignacmc

The extruder is a self-construction with included filament sensor with LED display in accordance to this model:

https://www.bernis-simple-bowden-extruder.com/v2-bernis-magnetic-alu-flexar-extruder/

Works reliably, even with materials containing carbon.

(Some components shown in the picture have already been replaced by Capricorn PTFE and PC4 fittings.)

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Posted : 12/11/2020 3:34 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

What else needs to be mentioned: Due to the changed transmission ratio, the values for the E steps/mm must of course be changed, just like with the Bondtech or similar. I have decided to fix this in the firmware (loss of warranty).

 

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Posted : 12/11/2020 3:43 pm
3Dprintedgr
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

Karl, where did you connect your 2nd print fan? Parallel to the other or in a different set up?

Original Prusa Mini + Smooth PEI
Prusa Slicer 2.6.0

Posted : 08/12/2020 2:02 pm
Oxygen
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

just a question: I have placed the PC4-M8 (brass ones) without a clip -- I see sometimes there is a clip on the coupler, are these needed?

Mini with FW:4.4.1 + SuperPINDA + Bondtech Heatbreak + PC4-M8 couplers + 1 piece boden

Posted : 08/12/2020 2:11 pm
cwbullet
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

I use them without the clip.  

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Posted : 08/12/2020 4:12 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@3dprintedgr

Parallel to the other with only one PWM signal (yellow) to the original fan:

 

here is everything illustrated:

https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/42554-original-prusa-mini-e3d-v6-hotend

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Posted : 08/12/2020 5:42 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: PC4 M8x1.25 Bowden Pneumatic Connectors

@oxygen

This is a safety device to prevent the PTFE tube from slipping out.

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Posted : 08/12/2020 5:46 pm
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