August 6, 2024
Description
My first attempt at multi-color printing with manual filament change.
It is a cap with the Klipper and Mainsail logo.
After installing the Klipper, the LCD screen is no longer usable, so after dismantling it, I had to somehow cover the remaining hole.
I decided that this would be a good reason to practice multi-color printing.
The cap has snaps that need to be "released" by cutting it properly - see photos below.
In my case, the latch system worked on the first print - as you will be using the attached Orcaslicer project appropriately adjusted by you for your printer - it should also latch without looseness.
I am attaching:
1. STL file that needs to be broken into objects or parts in the slicer and the selected colors assigned appropriately,.
2. Orcaslicer project file - I do not recommend printing it without analyzing the settings. You will definitely have to choose your filament settings, your start code and end code. In this project KlipperInsideCAP_v0.3mf slicer assigned the following filament order:
- 1 layer - light gray, red, black, blue;
- 2nd layer - unchanged blue, black, light gray, red;
- 3rd layer - no changes red, blue, black, light gray;
- 4th layer - no changes light gray, red, blue, black;
- 5th layer - unchanged black, light gray, black
Additionally, I added four solids (test.stl) that allow the extruder to equalize the pressure in the nozzle before continuing to print the cap. These are not color exchange towers. You need to replace the filament via a manual command in mainsail/klipperscreen.
I used the cap on the Sidewinder x2 but since the Sidewinder X1 and Genius have the same LCD screens so it should fit those models too.
Print PLA or PETG(I recommend).
Nozzle 0.4mm, layer 0.2mm.
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And as always with functional rather than decorative prints I recommend calibrating the prints on the printer using the advice of @SteveHanov, I recommend the link:
https://www.printables.com/pl/model/683647-calibration
CONCLUSION 💚💚💚If you enjoyed the project please like it.💚💚💚 Post your makes and let me know how it works out for you. If anyone has any comments about them - I'd be happy to listen and improve the models. ☕☕☕ Did my project bring you joy, save you time or solve your problem? Share it with me and make me happy - buy me ko-fi. ☕☕☕ |
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
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