Prusa MK3S clone - Part 3: The extruder
The extruder is the heart of the 3D printer. It spews filament at the correct temperate through the heated nozzle.
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Prusa MK3S clone - Part 2: X and Z axes
The X and Z axes are intertwined together and it is a good idea to assemble them in one session.
Prusa MK3S clone - Part 1: The base
In this blog series, I will cover the build of my Prusa MK3S 3D printer clone. My goal is to reduce the costs of the original while keeping the quality as high as possible.
Magnetic Print Bed
This is a Magnetic print bed that can be installed on a 3D printer for better adhesion and also so your finished prints can be easily removed. A while back I installed a similar print bed on my main 3D printer, but did not document it apart from some posts on Twitter. In this post I will cover the installation in more detail.
Laser module on 3D printer
It is easy to mod your 3D printer to become a laser engraver / cutter. All you need is a laser module. The one that I have used had a power of 2500mW, which is enough to engrave and cut thin sheets of plywood.
PSU grip
Power Supply Unit (PSU) for the 3D printer is usually a large block that floats around the desk and is not connected to the printer. It is usually forgotten to integrate into the design. If you are lucky you can find mods on Thingiverse, but I had no luck and had to design one myself.
Building Volcano Bowden extruder
If you are impatient and don't want to wait too long for your print to finish you can look for a solution in the E3D Volcano hotend. It is able to extrude filament a much greater speeds than a normal (V6) extruder. But it comes at a price of sacrificing the print quality.
Leaking hotend extruder repair
It can happen that molten filament can leak from the hotend. This usually happens when there is a gap between the heat break hotend throat and the nozzle. This is the result of poor assembly of the extruder's hotend part.
Build a 3D printer - Part 16: Calibration
The purpose of calibration is to be able to print in correct dimensions and extrude the right amounts of filament. I can give away hat it is an endless process, but there is a basis where you must start.
Build a 3D printer - Part 15: Dual filament spool holder
In order to feed the filament into the extruder you will need a spool holder system that gives the least possible friction, otherwise it can influence the quality of your prints.