e3d-v6 assembly Hi I got my e3d-v6 hot end today the hole on the top of the hot end is much larger than 1.75mm filament [attachment 35092 20140618_134057-Copy.jpg] do I need to put anything in? I am using direct extruder now bowden, how will the filament reach the heat break if it is wider than the filament? another question,when using Ferrules , I didn't bend any of the wires,just put them inside and tightened it, will it be durable this way? does Ferrules made of conductive material ?(if thats true the problem is solved) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371441#msg-371441 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:38:53 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378416#msg-378416 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378416#msg-378416
it's not possible to change the length of E3D hotend, if you don't squeeze well each of the parties and leave gaps between them will jam the filament.

Only solutions are changing Z- endstop position or change extruder carriage to one that let you level it up and down.

Regards

Juan]]> createc3d Reprappers Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:02:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378105#msg-378105 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378105#msg-378105
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Hello,

we've made a video-tutorial for the assembling of E3D V6, hope it helps you :) VIDEO TUTORIAL ASSEMBLING E3D V6

Best Regards

Hi, I have asked this question in the original topic about E3D however I was unable to get an answer: Can I modify the legth of the E3D? My old hotend measures 78 mm and I cannot use a shorter hotend because my X axis is at the lowest position. If I inserted a shorter hot-end, there would be a gap between the tip of the hot end and the heated bed (I assume this could only be possible if the heat break can be held in place without being fully assembled).

Thanks...
You just need to change Z home pos - or is the Z carriage physically unable to go lower? If that is the case then it would need a part printed to extend it or alteration of the extruder.

Yes, the Z carriage is physically unable to go lower due to the Z endstop holder. I might have to change its position.]]> drmaestro Reprappers Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:01:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378063#msg-378063 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378063#msg-378063 vreihen Reprappers Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:37:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378033#msg-378033 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378033#msg-378033
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drmaestro
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createc3d
Hello,

we've made a video-tutorial for the assembling of E3D V6, hope it helps you :) VIDEO TUTORIAL ASSEMBLING E3D V6

Best Regards

Hi, I have asked this question in the original topic about E3D however I was unable to get an answer: Can I modify the legth of the E3D? My old hotend measures 78 mm and I cannot use a shorter hotend because my X axis is at the lowest position. If I inserted a shorter hot-end, there would be a gap between the tip of the hot end and the heated bed (I assume this could only be possible if the heat break can be held in place without being fully assembled).

Thanks...
You just need to change Z home pos - or is the Z carriage physically unable to go lower? If that is the case then it would need a part printed to extend it or alteration of the extruder.]]> Ralph.Hilton Reprappers Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:36:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378025#msg-378025 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,378025#msg-378025
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createc3d
Hello,

we've made a video-tutorial for the assembling of E3D V6, hope it helps you :) VIDEO TUTORIAL ASSEMBLING E3D V6

Best Regards

Hi, I have asked this question in the original topic about E3D however I was unable to get an answer: Can I modify the legth of the E3D? My old hotend measures 78 mm and I cannot use a shorter hotend because my X axis is at the lowest position. If I inserted a shorter hot-end, there would be a gap between the tip of the hot end and the heated bed (I assume this could only be possible if the heat break can be held in place without being fully assembled).

Thanks...]]> drmaestro Reprappers Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:12:30 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,377700#msg-377700 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,377700#msg-377700
we've made a video-tutorial for the assembling of E3D V6, hope it helps you :) VIDEO TUTORIAL ASSEMBLING E3D V6

Best Regards]]> createc3d Reprappers Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:00:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371549#msg-371549 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371549#msg-371549 Emadine Reprappers Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:58:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371548#msg-371548 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371548#msg-371548 MrDoctorDIV Reprappers Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:57:26 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371509#msg-371509 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371509#msg-371509 another question, what should I do after I finish printing ?should I extruder back the filament or just leave it as is?]]> EEstudent Reprappers Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:29:16 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371446#msg-371446 Re: e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371446#msg-371446
I assume you mean you're not using a bowden setup. In that case, you are good to go. You don't need the PTFE tube if you're not using a bowden setup. The hole is not too big, it will work.

Edit: My apologies, Emadine is right. It is recommended that you insert the shorter PTFE tube into the heatsink. My v6 didn't come with a short PTFE tube so I assumed it was for Bowden only.]]> genelmx Reprappers Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:40:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371441#msg-371441 e3d-v6 assembly https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,371441,371441#msg-371441 the hole on the top of the hot end is much larger than 1.75mm filament
[attachment 35092 20140618_134057-Copy.jpg]
do I need to put anything in?
I am using direct extruder now bowden, how will the filament reach the heat break if it is wider than the filament?
another question,when using Ferrules , I didn't bend any of the wires,just put them inside and tightened it, will it be durable this way? does Ferrules made of conductive material ?(if thats true the problem is solved)]]> EEstudent Reprappers Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:18:52 -0400