Difficulty
Very easy
Steps
4
Time Required
- 1. Introduction 4 steps
User-Contributed Guide
This guide is not managed by the site's staff.
Introduction
This guide will step you through the process to build and install the best extruder for your Original Prusa i3 MK3 printer.
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Get the printable parts for the basic Skelestruder from here: Skelestruder
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There are variations to support other options like Beta heatsink, MMU2, etc. See collection on Thingiverse.
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Skelestruder needs a few HW bits (vitamins) that are harvested from your stock MK3 extruder. See HW Table for list of required and optional parts to acquire, along with example links.
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Important: before you start printing parts, please calibrate your extrusion using this or similar tester. Most of the parts of the skelestruder are 3D printed. One of the nice features is there are considerable options, in terms of colors and material choices allowing you to customize the look and feel.
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Parts are designed to minimize unique slicer settings, changing orientation, and post-processing. Ideally just print and go. That said, some post-print dressing is helpful. Before starting, clean up parts where they interface, such as removing burrs and blobs.
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When you use the guide here, you can view the original images in high resolution for clarity.
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Just hover your cursor over the image and click the Magnifier button ("View original") in the top left corner.
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Please remember to click on the complete button at the conclusion of each section (says "give author points"). This helps me track usage and if people get stuck. Thanks.
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Many thanks to flobler for all the help getting these guides together, especially all the great photos!
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