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Best method for dual filament

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I’m thinking of building a new printer and would love to be able to make 2 color prints or dissolvable supports. Does anyone have any experience with this. I see 3 paths.

  1. Two hot ends Pros: Most robust No retraction or filament waste Cons: Alignment issues. Reduced travel Dragging nozzle

  2. Dual filament hot end(taichi style) Pros: Easy to mount No offsets Cons: Jamming? Long retraction

  3. Y splitter Pros: easy to mount No offset Compatible with any hot end Cons jamming Super long retraction

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Zoolander@lemmy.world
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How is that different? You can do multi-color prints and collapsible supports and multi-material prints which is what OP was asking for.

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freeformz 🏳️‍🌈@hachyderm.io
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@dpkonofa It’s not, just being pedantic.

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freeformz 🏳️‍🌈@hachyderm.io
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Zoolander@lemmy.world
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What is that?

Edit: Ahh… new announce. I wonder how different this is from the AMS system.

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