Is there a multi-filament adapter compatible with the SV01? I believe the 3D Chameleon was, but it would appear they’re no longer in business.
Thank you,
P. James Norris
Is there a multi-filament adapter compatible with the SV01? I believe the 3D Chameleon was, but it would appear they’re no longer in business.
Thank you,
P. James Norris
I have a SV01 Pro and am still using it with the stock extruder. I have added a 2nd fan to cool the cold side of the heatbreak. I’ve also switched it to a full circle ceramic heater and klipperized it.
My experience with this extruder would lead me to recommend against ANY automated filament changer. The distance between the guide hole in the tension arm and the feed rollers is not going to be reliable.
You could replace the entire print head to one better suited to a automatic filament changer. There are several options once you decide to go that path. Most however require klipper.
By the time you buy an extruder, Raspberry Pi and an AMS you may want to just buy a plug and play machine.
Thanks. But sorry—while I understood most of your words as individual words—“klipper” a notable exception— being strung together as sentences, not so much. ![]()
If you assumed I don’t know jack about Jack, and rephrased your reply based on this assumption, I would really appreciate it! ![]()
Thanks!
P. James Norris
Your printer runs Marlin software on the microcontroller on the mainboard.
You can convert it to Klipper firmware BUT Klipper requires a host computer (typically a Raspberry Pi). Klipper is able to manage multiple MCUs (microcontrollers) simultaneously. Most AMS systems assume that the target printer runs klipper.
Here is one package that could adapt to your SV01
I have never used any Co Print products not talked with an end user so I cannot recommend them.
There are a number of DIY solutions using mostly 3d printed parts. Most use this firmware. List of platforms in the readme.
It’s real shame that someone hasn’t hacked the Anycubic multi-filament box(or others), to allow it to be used on other printers. But, I guess with 4-color printers coming way down in price, its cheaper to just buy another printer. An example is the Anycubic Kobra X, which I’ve seen for $279 in the US. All of these types of printers waste a lot of filament, over 50% on some prints with lots of color changes. I’m holding out for a Snapmaker U1 tool changer, as this seem like to me the best approach IMHO, to a multi-color printer.
There are whole communities hacking MMU setups. Most run on klipper even if they put a layer on top to try and hide it.
The Co Print wins as it includes a toolhead with the needed filament sensors and cutter.
But yes poop is an issue if changing colors often.
Yes, out of the box the CoPrint seems to be the choice for Marlin. Only problem is it costs more than buying a new 4-color printer LOL
I considered going the DIY route with my SV08 but decided to buy the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 instead. The C2 works very well and I am glad that I got it instead of screwing with my SV08, The SV08 remains my primary printer so the wasted filament with the Elegoo isn’t that bad since I limit it to specialty prints. That said, if I were more patient and could have held on longer to my bonus money the Snapmaker U1 looks very nice.