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Marlin: different E_factors in multi_nozzle_duplication issue

Posted by Anarch-bit 
Marlin: different E_factors in multi_nozzle_duplication issue
June 11, 2024 02:59AM
I am building a custom 3D printer for bioprinting or biomaterials (gels, etc....) and I am using co-axial nozzles with shell and core configuration. I am using a multi-nozzle duplication mode to operate the extruders the are connected to the co-axial nozzle and Marlin in this mode writes the same E factor (E0) for both extruders. The issue is that co-axial nozzles have different diameter sizes for the core and shell. So, my main problem is that if I apply a nozzle duplication mode to extrude both materials at the same time from the co-axial nozzle, the flowrate of both materials is different!! And, I want to adjust the flow rate of the core and shell independently. Does anyone know a way to have different E_factors while using duplication mode??
Note: Also, I can't make this approach work by the mixing extruder option as I have a combination of single nozzles with the co-axial ones. Overall, 4 steppers (2 attached to the coaxial nozzle and 2 other steppers where each one is connected to a single nozzle).
VDX
Re: Marlin: different E_factors in multi_nozzle_duplication issue
June 11, 2024 04:15AM
... best bet could be a divider (or multiplicator) to get different step counts for the two extruders.

This could be done with a separate Arduino or ESP32, if the factor isn't achievable with a simple counter IC.


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Re: Marlin: different E_factors in multi_nozzle_duplication issue
June 11, 2024 10:23AM
When developing a new machine the resources are 1/3 for hardware and 2/3 for the new firmware features.


The 'issue' with Marlin is that any dual modes simply applies the step pules to multiple IO pins

There is no provision at all for different steps for what is effectively 1 axes
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