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Top extruder mount
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:15 pm
by geneb
Here's a pic of Steve's test design for a top mounted extruder.

- Top mounted extruder
After seeing the Trick Laser version today, I actually like of like the TL version better. *ducks, runs*
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Re: Top extruder mount
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:47 am
by foshon
I'm concerned about the pressure bowden tube at home on Steve's version and at 0 on the tricklaser. I almost thing the tricklaser version would be better spun around 180 degrees. I also have not seen it in person.
Re: Top extruder mount
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 9:45 am
by Jimustanguitar
I agree, the tricklaser design looks awesome, but the OCD in me wants the tube to point inwards...
http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1933
I wonder if the tube interferes with the top plate when you home the machine and that's why it points out...
I saw these in person last night, but I didn't notice this so I didn't ask Brian about it.
Re: Top extruder mount
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 9:54 am
by geneb
I know that Steve ran his version a lot during MF and he appeared happy with it. I'm hoping I can get the cut files for the Trick Laser version so I can cut one for myself to see how it performs.
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