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Do the existing electronics for the Robo V1 support dual extruders?

Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by wthierry, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. wthierry

    wthierry Active Member

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    I have purchased 2 e3d v6 hot ends, and would like to modify to support dual extruding. Can I use what it came with as far as electronics?
     
    #1 wthierry, Feb 13, 2015
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    Yes, the electronics do. @Mike Kelly can speak more directly to this as he has duals already.
    You can't go more than that, but two should work.
     
    #2 mark tomlinson, Feb 13, 2015
  3. wthierry

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    #3 wthierry, Feb 13, 2015
  4. Mike Kelly

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    Yup, you just need to add an additional stepper driver for E1
     
    #4 Mike Kelly, Feb 13, 2015
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    Got all kinds of spare parts such as steppers and such from my old 3d printer :)
     
    #5 wthierry, Feb 13, 2015
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    have you done it and if yes can you show me some pictures please
     
    #6 janot928, Feb 20, 2015
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    I printed the main piece, but the bearings dont fit in it....
     
    #7 wthierry, Feb 21, 2015
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    #8 Mike Kelly, Feb 23, 2015

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