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Is there a compatible Hot End that works with the R2?

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  1. wthierry

    wthierry Active Member

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    Tried one before, but it was too big for the plastic enclosure. Any tips on an R2 compatible replacment? Mine is leaking plastic out of the top. Also, if I want to replace the nozzel, what size is it?

    thanks
    wes
     
    #1 wthierry, Jun 4, 2019
  2. mark tomlinson

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    The nozzle is a standard E3D compatible one, stock is 0.4mm nozzle size. You can get them from anywhere - look on Amazon for start: https://smile.amazon.com/Nozzles-ExcelFu-Extruder-Filament-Printer/dp/B07JFGXC5N

    I prefer the hardened steel ones myself, but brass is fine if you replace them periodically

    The R2 uses a Hexagon : https://www.partsbuilt.com/r2-hotend-assembly-robo/

    If you want to swap to something else (like an E3D) you need to remake or modify the carriage -- there is a thread on this already here.
     
    #2 mark tomlinson, Jun 4, 2019
  3. Lance Weston

    Lance Weston Active Member

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    Look on thingiverse.com. Search robo R2. I designed a new shroud that allows you to use an E3D clone hotend. I buy the hotends for about $8 on Ebay. You have to put on the Robo connectors.
     
    #3 Lance Weston, Jun 19, 2019
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