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Post by rock75 on Jun 8, 2016 21:32:40 GMT
I had a couple minutes to kill waiting for a meeting and was reading some threads. I thought it might be a good idea to start a specific thread for the Titan. I finally got mine all put together and installed on the new gantry just to find out my new pancake stepper appears to be DOA. Had to take it all back apart and install the original stepper for now. Jjlink found out the first gantry I made had some serious problems when trying to install everything (sorry about that Jjlink!) lesson learned, just because it looks good on the screen doesn't mean it's going work out so well in real world lol. I am currently on my 4th iteration and all works well albeit very difficult to assemble  will need to work on that part (comes with trying to fit everything in so tight). I will update my thingiverse soon with a final once I work out the assembly issues. Looking forward to seeing anyone else's designs! PS Was going to post up a couple pics of what I got then realized I can't do that on the mobile will post tonight. Cheers- Rock |
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Post by rock75 on Jun 12, 2016 16:41:53 GMT
Here is my "almost final" revision of the E3D Titan Extruder gantry (I'll explain "almost..." in a minute). I solved the difficult assembly issues by placing some strategic cutouts for the hotend and the hotend fan. This actually helped with giving a place for the hotend wires to pass through after assembly and better, unobstructed airflow for the hotend fan. I have updated my thingiverse www.thingiverse.com/thing:1598224files with both the fan duct and the gantry as both items have changed significantly. Let me know if you try to print one and have any issues. A quick note on assembly, you must assemble the extruder and hotend with the gantry removed from the hardened rods. Once you have everything installed on the gantry you can insert the rods and secure them. Ohh yeah... I almost forgot to mention, you will need to modify your existing Z-stop switch and raise it up about 5mm. as after assembly your hotend will be about 5mm above its previous position. I will be working on a new endstop bracket hopefully today or tomorrow, time permitting. Cheers~ Rock |
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Post by sveske on Jun 13, 2016 12:12:52 GMT
Looking nice. I am still waiting for the parts for my new build. but almost can not wait :-)
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Post by animoose on Jun 13, 2016 21:13:02 GMT
This looks great. I'm really glad you've been able to move the layer fan to the right hand side.
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Post by rock75 on Jun 14, 2016 0:28:28 GMT
This looks great. I'm really glad you've been able to move the layer fan to the right hand side. Thanks Animoose! Yeah it really helps with visibility while trying to watch the print. Printer always sits to the right of my laptop on my table and now I have a pretty decent view from the front left  |
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Post by thecrimsonchinh on Jun 26, 2016 0:08:56 GMT
Would it be possible to a spot for another fan on the other side? I'm definitely looking into the titan extruder, but I'm also looking for a solution that has two print cooling fans.
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Post by rock75 on Jun 26, 2016 5:19:15 GMT
Would it be possible to a spot for another fan on the other side? I'm definitely looking into the titan extruder, but I'm also looking for a solution that has two print cooling fans. that is definitely on my list of todo's. I am working on some stuff for a buddy of mine for his telescope then I have some ideas to improve cooling. I am thinking a circular 360* option that surrounds the hot end and can be used with one blower. I am hoping to get some time to work on this in the next week. I will update as soon as I have something. Cheers- Rock |
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Post by thecrimsonchinh on Jul 3, 2016 17:25:31 GMT
Would it be possible to a spot for another fan on the other side? I'm definitely looking into the titan extruder, but I'm also looking for a solution that has two print cooling fans. that is definitely on my list of todo's. I am working on some stuff for a buddy of mine for his telescope then I have some ideas to improve cooling. I am thinking a circular 360* option that surrounds the hot end and can be used with one blower. I am hoping to get some time to work on this in the next week. I will update as soon as I have something. Cheers- Rock Cant wait to see what you can come up with. My titan just arrived, pretty excited to get it all together. |
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Post by sveske on Jul 3, 2016 18:22:34 GMT
Hehe yeah, that Titan is a great piece of work ;-)
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Post by jjlink on Jul 3, 2016 21:27:04 GMT
Yes, I'm trying to print PET-G and the side with the fan is good but the far side with no fan is not so good. This becomes very obvious when printing PET-G.
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Post by sveske on Jul 5, 2016 19:55:19 GMT
Dream setup, Titan with a BTouch sensor :-)
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Post by rock75 on Jul 9, 2016 4:41:26 GMT
I just realized today that I forgot to post up the new "Z" endstop that works with the new Titan Extruder setup. You can find it here www.thingiverse.com/thing:1664902 on thingiverse. Credit to Rick for the original design. I just changed some dimensions to make it work with the new Titan gantry. Cheers ~ Rock |
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Post by jjlink on Jul 11, 2016 16:48:02 GMT
I'm up and running with the Titan.  |
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Post by animoose on Jul 11, 2016 16:58:14 GMT
Looks great!
By the way, what is the heated bed you are using? It looks like it has some interesting connectors in the top left hand corner.
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Post by jjlink on Jul 11, 2016 18:24:24 GMT
Its a 110 / 230 V~ PCB Heated Bed. Meet the Makertum MK1, a 500W PCB heated bed that runs from mains voltage: hackaday.io/project/8671-110-230-v-pcb-heated-bed/Note: I used a pancake motor for the Titan extruder much smaller and lighter. I am now able to print with flexible filament which never worked before the Titan. I am printing with this stuff right now: www.botfeeder.ca/filastic-flexible-filament/The upgrade to the Titan is definitely worthwhile for printing flexible filament.  |
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will need to work on that part (comes with trying to fit everything in so tight). 
