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Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extruder

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:31 am
by 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)?

Thanks

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:32 am
by 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.

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:35 pm
by 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! :-)

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:22 pm
by laurent

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:16 pm
by 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!

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:18 pm
by Nylocke
Nice acrylic MAX :)

Re: Hardware needed to convert a Rostock MAX to dual extrude

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:00 am
by artexmg
Nylocke wrote: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 :-)