Hey all. I’m thinking of moving to dual hotend for my next printer. Is anyone here sporting a double headed printer and is happy with it? My main goal is to have solvable support and/or multi material.
Is that worth the added complexity?
Is the software toolchain up to the task?
Does it make sense to have different sized nozzles, a bigger one for infill or support material?
Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks !
The Hydra has .8mm and .25mm for that very purpose. Whatever setup you use make sure it is to where you can parallel the nozzle plane to the bed
Can’t recommend the Hydra yet as the UL-TSlot is under going an upgrade to @igus_Inc 1050 fast travel lead screw’s with anti backlash nuts. After it’s complete I’ll be adding the Hydra for testing
I already have a .4mm E3D, would you recommend that the second one be .8mm ?
Can you point me to a print head design that has dual nozzles and a method to parallel them ?
The kraken does. and my original UL-T-Slot carriage had a leveling system using a 2 part clamp for the hot ends and 4 springs to parallel in x and y axis.
I know the new V.6 Aluhotend has a ‘microadjust’ to let you level the two hotends. I’m hoping to use one E3D one Aluhotend side by side. But I’m about 3 months off giving an opinion about that.
2 heads are better than one if you have need. It’s a lot harder. You get used to it but definitely a learning curve.
Have you his tried solvable support ? Does it actually work?
@Shachar_Weis I have 2 heads, one is printing ABS, other HIPS as support. It works perfect, but print times suffer. Although now I can print almost everyrhing. Both nozzles same size. With the help of kisslicer using two nozzles is piece of cake. Works like a charm.
Have you tried PVA ?
No. No need since I dont use PLA.