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Answered Replacing R1+ Extruder

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Kevyn/, Nov 4, 2018.

  1. Kevyn/

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    Hey everyone,

    So the extruder for my R1+ is broken(like beyond repair) and I was wondering what I would I could buy as a replacement. I've looked at the E3D V6 hotend and ruled that out because I have almost no electrical experience and no electrical tools. I've also been looking at the RepRapDiscount hotends. I want to get a quick screw-in extruder. Anyone have any ideas on what I should buy and how to install them.

    Thanks, Kevyn

    (Also is the Robo C2 extruder the same as the R1+?)
     
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  2. Geof

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    Hi i did the v6. Any hotend will need some wiring done to install.

    The c2 is the same except the heater is 19v instead of 12.
     
    #2 Geof, Nov 4, 2018
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    Even if you buy a generic Hexagon there will likely be some minor issues with the connectors needing to be re-done (I am not going to swear this is true as I have not used the Hexagon on the R1 series, I ldo use it on the C2 for other reasons)
     
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    Huh I'll try and ask Robo again and if they don't have it I'll try and install a v6
     
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    On the R1+ it is not a big deal to install the E3D. You only need a new quick release plate and that can be gotten with the extruder if you order from @Printed Solid -- (www,printedsolid.com) or you can print your own. Otherwise the quick release plate doesn't fit correctly.
     
    #5 mark tomlinson, Nov 6, 2018

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