The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences?
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? February 19, 2014 02:06PM |
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Repetier Firmware supports multiple extruders. Have a look at Panucatt Devices line of controllers. They are in communication with the Kraken guys about getting these things working out in the wider 3D hobby printing world.
They only have a couple of the new boards in stock right now.
I just went through Repetiers config file [github.com] and it only has settings for two extruders as well.
Repetier's firmware allows for more than two - I use three and you can add more if you want to- see the configuration tool =>Temperature=>Extruder=>Add extruder on [www.repetier.com]
Thanks I and many more have no idea this is possible since it is not part of the firmwares config file. It would probably be good if they could add a note the firmwares config file that says if you want more than the two extruders defined in the config file to go to that calculator.
You need to look on the development branch
Please, before telling people what can be done find out the facts first, don't make assumptions.
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? February 19, 2014 02:24PM |
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Repetier Firmware supports multiple extruders. Have a look at Panucatt Devices line of controllers. They are in communication with the Kraken guys about getting these things working out in the wider 3D hobby printing world.
They only have a couple of the new boards in stock right now.
I just went through Repetiers config file [github.com] and it only has settings for two extruders as well.
Repetier's firmware allows for more than two - I use three and you can add more if you want to- see the configuration tool =>Temperature=>Extruder=>Add extruder on [www.repetier.com]
Thanks I and many more have no idea this is possible since it is not part of the firmwares config file. It would probably be good if they could add a note the firmwares config file that says if you want more than the two extruders defined in the config file to go to that calculator.
You need to look on the development branch
Please, before telling people what can be done find out the facts first, don't make assumptions.
If it is the development branch my original statement stands. Since what I said is this is not ready for productions use and to only do it if you want to be doing development. So please refrain from sounding like a dick unless you really want to.
So to reiterate my original statement. The software is not ready for production use. Also the slicing software is not ready (do not mention Slic3r supporting multiextruders since it is not usable even with a single extruder due to it being more bugs than a slicer).
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? February 26, 2014 12:36PM |
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Repetier Firmware supports multiple extruders. Have a look at Panucatt Devices line of controllers. They are in communication with the Kraken guys about getting these things working out in the wider 3D hobby printing world.
They only have a couple of the new boards in stock right now.
I just went through Repetiers config file [github.com] and it only has settings for two extruders as well.
Repetier's firmware allows for more than two - I use three and you can add more if you want to- see the configuration tool =>Temperature=>Extruder=>Add extruder on [www.repetier.com]
Thanks I and many more have no idea this is possible since it is not part of the firmwares config file. It would probably be good if they could add a note the firmwares config file that says if you want more than the two extruders defined in the config file to go to that calculator.
You need to look on the development branch
Please, before telling people what can be done find out the facts first, don't make assumptions.
If it is the development branch my original statement stands. Since what I said is this is not ready for productions use and to only do it if you want to be doing development. So please refrain from sounding like a dick unless you really want to.
So to reiterate my original statement. The software is not ready for production use. Also the slicing software is not ready (do not mention Slic3r supporting multiextruders since it is not usable even with a single extruder due to it being more bugs than a slicer).
Ok, it is clear you were completely wrong about Repetier, but refuse to admit it, so why don't you stop being a dick.
What is Open Source?
What is Open Source Hardware?
Open Source in a nutshell: the Four Freedoms
CC BY-NC is not an Open Source license
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? February 26, 2014 01:41PM |
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Repetier Firmware supports multiple extruders. Have a look at Panucatt Devices line of controllers. They are in communication with the Kraken guys about getting these things working out in the wider 3D hobby printing world.
They only have a couple of the new boards in stock right now.
I just went through Repetiers config file [github.com] and it only has settings for two extruders as well.
Repetier's firmware allows for more than two - I use three and you can add more if you want to- see the configuration tool =>Temperature=>Extruder=>Add extruder on [www.repetier.com]
Thanks I and many more have no idea this is possible since it is not part of the firmwares config file. It would probably be good if they could add a note the firmwares config file that says if you want more than the two extruders defined in the config file to go to that calculator.
You need to look on the development branch
Please, before telling people what can be done find out the facts first, don't make assumptions.
If it is the development branch my original statement stands. Since what I said is this is not ready for productions use and to only do it if you want to be doing development. So please refrain from sounding like a dick unless you really want to.
So to reiterate my original statement. The software is not ready for production use. Also the slicing software is not ready (do not mention Slic3r supporting multiextruders since it is not usable even with a single extruder due to it being more bugs than a slicer).
Ok, it is clear you were completely wrong about Repetier, but refuse to admit it, so why don't you stop being a dick.
What the F are you talking about. I admitted I did not have all the information and thanked the nice person that provided it all before you started being an ass.
Yes it is possible but it is not mentioned as to how to do it in the firmware because there are no instructions on adding extruders. Even Repetiers response proves the only person that was completely wrong is you. He said do not use the development branch which is what you said to do. He finally gave instructions on how to configure it yourself just now but he has still not added the instructions (I just checked) to the readme on github. So as it stands if you look for the firmware and find the github page it does not explain to go the config generator or give instructions on how to do it manually so it is still a dead end unless you have read this thread or maybe found out by other word of mouth. I did my research and my answers were exactly what anyone would have found out if they had done the research. So please refrain from sounding like an ass and maybe try giving help. If the answer was so obvious to you why did you wait so long to pipe in. Why didn't you say 'actually Repetier firmware supports multiple extruders via the config tool' like the nice person did.Quote
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Thanks I and many more have no idea this is possible since it is not part of the firmwares config file. It would probably be good if they could add a note the firmwares config file that says if you want more than the two extruders defined in the config file to go to that calculator.
Last thing is my original statement was that the software was not ready and that still stands. Sure we now have a confirmed firmware capable of 4 extruders but no usable slicer to produce Gcode.
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? March 04, 2014 04:35PM |
Sublime & bobc: You both are very well experienced individuals in the 3D print world. Please, let's let the past be done with (water under the bridge) and let's focus on helping everyone else grow the reprap world. Both of you offer much needed and appreciated knowledge.
bobc: I would love to learn more about your experience with the Kraken, and if you wouldn't mind sharing some pictures of some prints that would be super.
Sublime: What's a post processor for the Kraken? (sorry for such a noobie question)
bobc: I would love to learn more about your experience with the Kraken, and if you wouldn't mind sharing some pictures of some prints that would be super.
Sublime: What's a post processor for the Kraken? (sorry for such a noobie question)
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? March 04, 2014 04:59PM |
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Sublime & bobc: You both are very well experienced individuals in the 3D print world. Please, let's let the past be done with (water under the bridge) and let's focus on helping everyone else grow the reprap world. Both of you offer much needed and appreciated knowledge.
True and I do apologize for this thread going off topic and becoming less useful.
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Sublime: What's a post processor for the Kraken? (sorry for such a noobie question)
It is a small program that allows you to change extruders for different sections of a print. It currently lets you select which extruder is used for (outer perimeters, inner perimeters, sparse infill, solid layers, support and support interfacing) as well as changing the retraction value for each nozzle since each plastic type has different properties. It also adds a prime pillar so each time you switch between nozzles it purges them so you have proper flow at the next paths start. The prime pillar should also give the previous hotend time to cool enough that it does not ooze all over the print. It works with Gcode files produced by Cura and Kisslicer. You can follow the link in my signature if you would like to have a look at it.
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Re: The KRAKEN quad Extruder - Experiences? March 05, 2014 02:28PM |
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It is a small program that allows you to change extruders for different sections of a print. It currently lets you select which extruder is used for (outer perimeters, inner perimeters, sparse infill, solid layers, support and support interfacing) as well as changing the retraction value for each nozzle since each plastic type has different properties. It also adds a prime pillar so each time you switch between nozzles it purges them so you have proper flow at the next paths start. The prime pillar should also give the previous hotend time to cool enough that it does not ooze all over the print. It works with Gcode files produced by Cura and Kisslicer. You can follow the link in my signature if you would like to have a look at it.
Thanks for sharing and being so informative.
(So much to learn.... I need to learn how to use GitHub now....I'm such a noob lol)
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