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Flex Filament bypass

Prusa Research avatarPrusa Research

July 9, 2024

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Description

This part will allow you to bypass the side filament sensor and ease the loading of soft filaments into the tool head.

 

to turn off the Side Filament Sensor go to Settings→ Filament sensors → Side Filament Sensor [1-5] depending on where you load the flex material.

 

 

Print instructions

  • Download the latest PrusaSlicer and use the following settings**:
    • print settings: 0.20mm QUALITY
    • filament: PETG (tested on Prusament)
    • 15% grid infill

** Note that print settings are recommended, but you can experiment with your own.