How hard is it to install a second extruder?

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wisdomknight
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How hard is it to install a second extruder?

Post by wisdomknight » Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:53 pm

Im a total newb but want o eventually get one for disolvable filaments for supports.
Just wondering if this is something that should only to done by very tech savy people or can most people to it without ruining their 3d printer?

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Re: How hard is it to install a second extruder?

Post by Jules » Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:08 pm

They're lengthy, but easy enough to follow that anyone can do it. (You need to be able to use a screwdriver.)

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Re: How hard is it to install a second extruder?

Post by wisdomknight » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:02 pm

Jules wrote:They're lengthy, but easy enough to follow that anyone can do it. (You need to be able to use a screwdriver.)
lengthy as in time consuming?

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Re: How hard is it to install a second extruder?

Post by Jules » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:18 pm

Yep. Plan on spending the better part of an afternoon doing the conversion if you take your time.

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Re: How hard is it to install a second extruder?

Post by wisdomknight » Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:47 pm

oh wow, thank you

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