e3d Titan Upgrade

Thanks, I was trying to avoid that but it works and will have be the solution at least for now.

I am now noticing I need to adjust the x-offset as well since it is quite a bit off center - any suggestions? Thanks again for jumping in with help .

You can correct both of the offsets with the Y bed mounts. You can move the bed in x and y by loosening different sets of fasteners.

Got it, thanks!

Hi, I’m running the Titan extruder with many issues on stripping filament.

For tension on the spring, for who’s running now, do you see needing to add any tension beyond like a half turn? I tried everything from 3 turns, filament roll above machine for no tugging, retractions set lower (length 1mm and speed 10mm/sec) and Acceleration down on the extruder, turned up hot end temp, turned down flow % in slicer, slowed down machine, etc, etc… and still grinding away :frowning:

I’d like to know how others are faring!!! Thanks!

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1695388

What filament were you using? I was having the same issue with Petg… One of the things that fixed the issue was checking the alignment of the extruder.

If you are printing PLA and it prints for a while before stripping out, you might have a failing hotend fan. I just had to replace mine. It was still spinning but not cooling enough to prevent heat creep and associated filament swelling. Mine was not stripping out but was causing the drive gears to skip.

Yeah I am having the same issue with the filament chewing and not extruding. I have printed for a few dozen hours without issue with both nGen and ABS and then all of a sudden it started happening. I have spent a ton of time trying to troubleshoot but finally just sent E3D support an email to see if they provide any guidance because I can’t seem to find any workable solutions at the moment. Currently nGen seems to be the only material I can print. If I get any useful information, I’ll be sure to add it to the thread.

I could be the fan. A new fan cured my problems. I just grabbed a multipack of fans from Amazon so I would have a few spares.

Hotend fan? I installed the v6 hotend at the same time, I’d be shocked if there was an issue with a fan so new. I checked and it’s pulling in a lot of air. What exactly was wrong with yours?

I could be wrong… The 30x30 fan that comes with the E3D V6 may be 12V, the stock LB blower is 5V. If its working, it may not be optimal.

According to spec, the E3D hot end fan is a 24V and needs to be wired differently (direct) than the stock toolhead wiring which uses a 5V fan (at least on the Taz 6). I’m replacing mine with a 5V fan so I can still use the stock toolheads without buggering with the wires. Edit: i found this: http://matterhackers.dozuki.com/Guide/How+to+Install+an+E3D+v6+HotEnd+on+a+Lulzbot+Mini/8
This should apply to the Taz 6 as well.

Edit- now I’m unsure of the fan voltage on the stock E3D fan. Please do not believe my post until you research it. I do know it is not a 5V fan though.

Yeah, buy a 5V fan… best way to ensure you know exactly what you have…