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Solved Upgrading to new quick release

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by John Huggins, Mar 18, 2016.

  1. John Huggins

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    I have a R1 with a Hex hot end. Is it possible to upgrade to the new quick release system by just printing out the plate, removing the top of the extruder from the X axis plate and then reassemble it with the plate in the middle. If not, what part am I missing or do I need o print as well as the quick release plate. Also, I found the plate for the E3D, will it work for the Hex? If not, can you point me to the Hex parts. Thanks
     
    #1 John Huggins, Mar 18, 2016
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    Yes you can, You just have to measure the Hexagon groove and make sure you use the correct thickness plate. I believe the Hex is 4.5 or 4.6 mm, I know the E3Dv6 is 6 mm.
     
    #2 WheresWaldo, Mar 19, 2016
  3. John Huggins

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    Worked like a charm. Printed the E3D plate a 4.2mm thickness and it fit like a glove. The only thing that has to change are the two mounting screws. They need to be a tad bit longer, other than that it is an easy swap. Thanks again.
     
    #3 John Huggins, Mar 19, 2016

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