DSE Only - Stage 01: Preparing your Printer

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  1. Before installing you may find it helpful to model the DSE (Dual Switching Extruder) in CAD before beginning your installation.

    • Before installing you may find it helpful to model the DSE (Dual Switching Extruder) in CAD before beginning your installation.

    • DSE STEP Model

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    • Make sure you have space for mounting two bowden extruders onto the frame of your printer.

    • Make sure the extruders have a clear path for the PTFE tubing that will lead to the Hotends.

    • Make sure there's also a clear path for the wiring from the extruders to your control board also.

    • Cable lengths: 2M (12V may vary)

    • PTFE tube length: 60CM

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    • The Entire DSE assembly will be fixed to your printers' tool carriage by 4 M3 bolts.

    • The mounting holes should be spaced 31mm square.

    • Spacing around the carriage should also be considered.

    • If your printers gantry is a piece of 2020 aluminium extrusion you may be able to use the Proforge 2S tool carriage, available for separate purchase here.

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  4. Fan shrouds can be found here, you can download and print them first before making modifications to your current setup.
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  5. When arranging the models in Cura make sure to have the large flat side flat against the build platform.

    • When arranging the models in Cura make sure to have the large flat side flat against the build platform.

    • From the setup menu check Advanced, scroll down to the Shell tab and set Fill Gaps Between Walls to Everywhere.

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