Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extruder

[laurent]

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a Rostock MAX but I would like print forms that will require support (using HIPS) so I would like to convert it to a dual extruder printer.
What additional hardware do I need to order to make the conversion?
Or is this a bad idea and I would be better of order a printer that supports dual extrusion out of the box (like http://www.ff3dp.com/#!creator/c1txh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)?

Thanks

[cope413]

You'd need an extra extruder motor (and extruder), hot end, and possibly a new effector plate depending on which hot ends you decide to use. You would also need a couple of ptc connectors and another length of Bowden tube.

[dpmacri]

SeeMeCnc sells the "add-a-struder" kit that provides everything you need except for the effector plate. I have one of the kits but haven't finished putting it together, yet!

[laurent]

Thanks, so http://seemecnc.com/collections/parts-a ... -ezstruder" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (with stepper motor and fan) + http://www.tricklaser.com/Dual-hotend-a ... RM-DHA.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; should do it?

[artexmg]

I'm just going down that path.

I bought the Dual hot end from tricklaser and the extra ezstruder/hot end kit from Seeme CNC. Here is a picture of my current setting. You can see that I have a Steve's Struder as my Rostock is an "old" one (ordered by end of February)

I'm still waiting for the dual extruder to arrive!

[Nylocke]

Nice acrylic MAX

[artexmg]

Nice acrylic MAX

Thanks!

It looks nice, but it was a pain in the neck when building, as I broke several pieces when tightening the screws. By the way, thanks to CNC guy's for providing the spare pieces