Using 5 Extruder on 3D Printer.
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Yes, There would be 5 separate Z Axis driven individually. Bed compensation is not necessary in my case. i need is total 13 separate Axis, one for X, two for Y, five for Z and five for extruder.
This is specialized application for textiles.
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The maximum number of independently driven stepper motors using standard firmware is 12. It would be possible to add a 13th by modifying the firmware.
Why do you need to move the Z motors independently?
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The machine i am developing is for Plastic Embroidery on textiles. Based on embroidery designs and fabric area I need to enable and disable individual extruder and its Z Axis. There are 5 Extruders (with its Z Axis) each covering 400 mm area of print bed. Machine's print bed size is 1200 mm x 2000 mm.
Can I make a skype call?
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@chetan-patel, is this a one-off build, or a machine that you plan to manufacture?
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@dc42 said in Using 5 Extruder on 3D Printer.:
s this a one-off build, or a machine that you plan to manufacture?
I plan to manufacture this machine.
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@dc42 my skype ID : cstpatel
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@chetan-patel, I am currently on vacation but we could have a Skype call with Tony too when I return.
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@dc42 Sure. will wait for your call. Email: cstpatel@gmail.com
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@dc42 Hi, looking forward to hear from you on subjected requirement. I need to finalize hardware for my machine.
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Thanks for the reminder, we'll be in touch soon.