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E3D v6 Information, Installation Guides, and Review

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  1. Mike Kelly

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    Not really a best option in this case, just personal preference.

    I run my 40W heaters on a 3A connector but that's just because I find it easier
     
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    Hello, I have a problem with my E3D hotend.
    I bought the Bowden one, and tried installing it this way, but motor seems too weak.

    What I want to do now is to install the Bowden E3D v6 normally (direct) - can some helpful one help me in this? Thanks in advance !
     
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  3. Mike Kelly

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    Only difference between bowden and direct (universal) is you'd use a longer ptfe tube on bowden.
     
    #263 Mike Kelly, Jul 21, 2015
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    A lazier option that works just fine is to reuse the stock heater and not mess around with any wiring.
     
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    If I run the blue wires that came with E3d down to the board. does pos/neg matter? the blue ones are not labeled.
     
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    Well the blue wires are not even long enough..so i think i'll just use stock heater and connector like printed solid suggested.
     
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    Nevermind it was long enough. and I got it installed along with new couplers and a wire chain.

    Ran the blue wires down. the rest i used the wires and clips that were there. although I changed the thermo coupler connector to a normal JST so that it would plug right in.

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    Thermocouple/thermistor is a low current wire and connectors are not going to be a problem.
     
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    Technically a thermocouple is different from a thermistor. A thermocouple detects the voltage generated between two dissimilar metals. Thermistors work by NTC (negative temperature coefficient) so as the temperature increases the resistance across the junction decreases.

    So for a thermocouple ideally you'd keep a similar metal to the reading point so as to not induce error. Thermistors matter significantly less as you just want minimum resistance chance to the measurement point.
     
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    Temperature sensor :) .. I didn't know the terms thanks.
     
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    To answer your prior question, there is no polarity for the thermistor or the heater cartridge.
    If you were using a thermocouple, which generates voltage, you would definitely have polarity and require a board to transition, which also includes another temperature device to compensate for the voltage generated by the dissimilar metals at the connection point.
     
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    Hey guys, is it possible to install the Chimera in the robo 3d? I cant find any info so i thought id ask here you guys seem very knowledgeable.
    Oh and has anyone tried watercooling the cold end?

    Thanks!


    http://e3d-online.com/Multi-Extrusion/Chimera
     
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  14. Ozzie Alarcon

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    I'm wanting to upgrade my nozzle to the E3D V6 but reading through this thread has me thinking maybe I should stick with my stock setup.
     
    #274 Ozzie Alarcon, Aug 10, 2015
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    I would not just upgrade it on a whim. The hex has most of the features of the E3D from a practical standpoint. If you break something and need to work on the hotend then maybe you replace it.
     
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    Thanks for the reply. The main reason for wanting the V6 was so I could print with Ninjaflex which I hear isn't an option with the stock hex version.
     
    #276 Ozzie Alarcon, Aug 10, 2015
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    Ordered mine


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    With the various mods (like the PTFE tube) you should be able to print with the Hexagon. It would be easier with the E3D since it uses a PTFE liner internally, but you should still be able to get it going with the hex
     
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    Printing a new carriage on the sla right now. Links on the projet
    And also the fan ducts. Should have it all upgraded in a couple of weeks.



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  20. Ozzie Alarcon

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    Any detailed info on using a PTFE tube on my stock hex?
     
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