November 11, 2023
Description
AMS, Hub, relocation, re-alignment setup.
First, I apologize to the one who printed and installed the "AMS Hub PTFE to connector interference." An afterthought made me think of a better solution. It is to relocate the AMS Hub. Put it where it should be. Dah! In the same token, add an intake guide.
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This solution is much more elegant and solves (3) sources of alignment issues.
-Put the PTFE line in alignment (Make it a quick PTFE release).
-PTFE output "injector tube" (Guide and quick release for the PTFE).
-PTFE output Interference with the 4 pins connector (No more need for a guide).
At the same time, I did add two cable managements. That's the French Elegance thing.
And to top that, I designed it with all the disconnects you need for all the PTFE.
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It's a more challenging project, especially if you print and install a new hob cover (by Ten Minute Tech)
https://makerworld.com/en/models/60012#profileId-62112
There are (4) magnets with springs under the PCB, and they are fighters, be aware. It is worth the pain.
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The stuff you need.
The "Relocating plate" needs to be tapped M3, two places, or if you would like to put a heat insert or add nuts pockets, tapping is fast and easy and works for me.
- (2) Button heads (or how head) M3 x 8mm to fix the relocating plate to the printer. SHCS M3 x 8 could do, but the heads are narrow.
The AMS Hub is installed with the same screws.
It would be best to have about 10# of courage.
I did add the PTFE injector tube guide to the kit.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/59576#profileId-61632
That works fantastic and keeps things in line and center.
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The installation is quite simple.
-Turn the printer off, and unscrew the AMS hub. (Two M3 long screws). If you print a new AMS Hub cover, it's the time to do so.
-Keep the 4-pin and 6-pin wires connected and pass the wires in the grooves on the back side of the AMS Hub relocating plate.
-Install the Relocating plate with the two M3 x 8 in holes 3mm with a c'bore. Make sure you don't pinch the wires in the back.
-install the AMS Hub with the BBL-provided screws into the hole you tap M3 on the relocating plate.
-Install the "T" guide on the Injection tube, then insert the PTFE on the output port, and slide the T-guide in place as per pictures.
-One at a time, Slide in the 10x55 Intake alignment tube and snap the retaining "C" clip. 4x See pictures.
-insert the AMS PTFE tube.
And Voila, something that helps a lot.
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Sagging or me-align PTFE going in or out of the AMS Hub was the #1 cause of printing error, after fixing the AMS filament feeding. This addresses all the issues I could find. Plus, give the wires a "home," making things nice and tight back there.
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Also, in the picture, there's the cap on the tensioner, which is a must-have see alexfehr1987. Excellent work.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/47687#profileId-49484
Oh there, my "Y" 3-way splitter on it. I got to plug myself, too…
https://makerworld.com/en/models/57663#profileId-59427
You can add a "Bambu AMS PTFE Buffer Block". Good design, it's not mandatory, but it can't hurt.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/52179#profileId-53992
Don't you have some printing to do? Go, that would be more fun than reading my stuff…
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