October 5, 2023
Description
A better buffer system designed after this one that I used until I built the Lack table enclosure for my printer. This buffer is basically the same, but only requires a single 408 bearing and easier assembly (since no extra wheels for the spool mount).
To mount the buffer you simply need two M4 screws (M3 screws might work as well). Pre-drilling holes into your mounting surface will make it easier to screw it in. The buffer should be angled such that the taller side is pointing towards your spools. The PTFE tubing that leads to the MMU can be inserted into a hole on the other side.
Insert the filament into the hole nearest to the spool and loop the filament around the wheel twice. The left side of the base is curved to guide the filament up and around the wheel, the right side has an overhang designed to catch the filament so that it will go through the PTFE tube into the buffer.
Material: Any. I did PETG, but that's just because I mostly use PETG these days. PLA should be fine as well.
Layer Height: 0.2
Supports: None (assuming your printer can handle 40º overhangs)
I included the individual pieces as STL files, but there is also a 3MF that includes all the files in the correct orientations.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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