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E3D V6 3D Printer J-head Hotend Bowden Extruder Clone

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  1. Shawn Wandler

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    Hi everyone I was wondering if any one has installed a clone E3D V6 Printer J-head Hotend Bowden Extruder on a Robo R1 . I have received a clone and have watched the video of the instillation but what I am wondering about is that on the clone there is a coupler on the top of the heat-sink but on the genuine one the coupler is inside the heat-sink is this going to cause issues with the instillation, and if it does did anyone find a solution to this issue?
    Thanks E3D V6 3D Printer J-head Hotend Bowden proper.jpg 71CgAE43hFL._SL1500_ (1) aaaaa.jpg
     
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    #2 Shawn Wandler, Jun 29, 2017
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    I'm not sure what you mean? Maybe attach a photo of your clone? I will say more often than not your better off buying the real thing, but you may get lucky with your clone and have no issues.
     
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    The Clone I got is the picture of the one on the bottom of the original post. it has a connector that screws into the top that adds too much height to the top of the extruder but I think I was able to fix it with that a coupler off of thingiverse that puts it flush I do agree that the real one is better but cost for one including shipping works out to be way too much money and a lot of places in the states won't ship to Canada
     
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    @RP Iron Man is located in Canada with a promethius V2 hotend (really good hotend in my opinion). I have a thread of installing it on the mods and upgrades section. I imagine there is a E3D seller as well. I'm saying this but hope you have no issues with your clone (just giving what little information about clones that I know). @Printed Solid may ship to Canada as well? Not sure, but I'm betting if he doesn't he knows where you can get a genuine.
     
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    Thanks for the info will do a little more research on this
     
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    No problem. Let me know if you have any questions. I've ran both hotends on my Robo and like them both (still use them both lol )
     
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    I am a believer in you get what you pay for so I'm not expecting much from the Clones .my orignal hex extruder seems to keep clogging but I do think the fan motor to cool it is shot I'm going to have to test that out.
     
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    Yes that fan has to run all the time at full force. If its pla you may want to add a oiler if you havent already.
     
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    I picked my Robo R1 up off of Kijiji which is like Craigslist I've had it for about a month and did a few Prints fine but I have been plagued with clogs. I don't think it had ever been seasoned so I printed up a seasoner on my Anet A8 but then I got a really good Clog and then the fan quit that's where I'm at now. so I thought I'd maybe try the Clone not too sure if I really want to. I am not too proficient with firmware changes. still have to teach myself a lot about it
     
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    the firmware change is quite easy. Which model R1 do you have ( beta, R1, R1+) we can guide you through the correct firmware changes easy enough (its outlined quite well in the E3D V6 installation thread by @WheresWaldo ) and any questions just ask.
     
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    I have the R1
     
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    Do you have a LCD controller or anything on it? Or just the machine and print USB ?
     
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    Right now just USB. I did order a full Graphics display should arrive 2 weeks.
     
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    you'll be well versed in firmware changes then! :D. They are very easy just intimidating. Let us know if you have any issues.
     
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    Thanks so much for your help
     
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    no problem at all!
     
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    Hi I got my full graphic display in now I am having a couple of issues first one is the graphic controller I got has an L shaped connector and I cant place it on my board.I have included pics of my board and the controller.
    My second issue is with the firm ware I have downloaded the u8glib-master but when I add it to the library I get an error message (specified folder / zip file does not contain a valid library) tried a few times now and keep getting error message.
     

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    You have to remove the existing SD card connector from the board. The L-shaped adapter includes both the interface for the LCD as well as it's own replacement SD Card socket.
     
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    Thanks a lot will give it another try when I get home from work.
     
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