Geeetech A20M Purge Bucket

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<p>Here's my first iteration of the purge bucket for the Geeetech A20M. Installing this along with the tool changing script (tested on Simplify3D Only), will allow the purge to happen within the bucket instead of the printer printing a purge tower. This will reduce waste and also speed up the printing time.</p> <p> <figure class="media"> <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDZzQ2S6jt4&amp;feature=youtu.be"></oembed> </figure> </p> <p>It installs using the existing nuts on the right hand side X-Axis bracket, simply tighten them lock part first instead when reassembling. You'll also need a 3mm thick piece of silicone for the nozzle wipe part. i also use some aluminum tape for the inside of the purge bucket so the hot filament doesn't stick.</p> <p>I also tend to leave the bottom tray open so the purged filament just falls out of the bucket :)</p> <p>Simplify3d Tool Changing Script:<br/> ;; Start custom tool change script<br/> M211 S0;<br/> G91 ; Switch from absolute positioning to relative positioning<br/> G1 Z1 F1000 ; Lift nozzle by 1 mm in relative positioning mode<br/> G90 ; Return to absolute positioning<br/> G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance (needed for following steps)<br/> G1 E-7 F1800 ; Retract filament by 5+7=12mm at 30 mm/s (1800 mm/min) on old tool<br/> G1 X-9.5 F6000 ; Go to X=-9.5 at 100 mm/sec<br/> G92 E0 ; Reset again extrusion distance on old tool<br/> {IF NEWTOOL=1}T1 ; Activate tool 1<br/> {IF NEWTOOL=0}T0 ; Activate tool 0<br/> G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance on new tool<br/> G1 E51 F180 ; Extrude x mm of filament at 3 mm/s on new tool<br/> G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance on new tool<br/> G1 E-10 F1800 ; Retract filament by 5 mm at 30 mm/s<br/> G1 X[current_position_x] Y[current_position_y] F6000 ; Move to next position on print at 100 mm/s<br/> G91 ; Switch from absolute positioning to relative positioning<br/> G1 Z-1 F1000 ; Move down nozzle by 1 mm in relative positioning mode<br/> G90 ; Return to absolute positioning<br/> M211 S1<br/> ;; End custom tool change script</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p><p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>i3 MK3</p></div><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>Doesn't Matter</p> <p><p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div></p> </p></p> Category: 3D Printer Accessories