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Extruder question

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nophead

Extruder question
May 30, 2007 12:29PM

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A question for Adrian or Ed: Does the filament guide half of the extruder still need to have the sloping channel now that the motor is offset? I thought the idea was that the filament path would be straight.

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ZachHoeken

Re: Extruder question
May 30, 2007 09:30PM

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i just opened the file on subversion and it still has the sloped channel. i imagine it wont make much of a difference, but will allow bendable material to be used easily.

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bartlee45

Re: Extruder question
May 30, 2007 09:37PM

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It's an evolutionary artifact, like an appendix. If it's healthy you can leave it. If its causing you pain, take it out.

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nophead

Re: Extruder question
May 31, 2007 04:03AM

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I plan to mill mine so it's easier for me to leave out if it's not required.

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nophead

Re: Extruder question
July 28, 2007 02:20PM

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Well I made it without and I now think it it required to allow you to insert a new piece of filament when the old one runs out. Perhaps a shallower incline would be better for this.