Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[DaveB]

Has anyone tried this one http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1716089 Single, uses existing blower, improved ductwork for left blower.
or the original it was designed from? They claim prints come out much better.
I am looking for a dual setup to try a dual extrusion print.

I am currently using that left blower duct and IMO it works better than the stock QiDi version.

[DaveB]

What did you print them in? ABS or PLA?

What basic settings are you using for printing in ninja and for semi?

Printed in ABS.

[DaveB]

I am looking for a dual setup to try a dual extrusion print.

I've used this one with dual extrusion prints in PLA.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1542849

[DaveB]

Have you seen any difference over the stock one when using regular PLA or ABS?

It has been working fine for MG Maker ABS, and MG Maker, Crystal and Raptor PLA on my QiDi.

[wirlybird]

I am currently using that left blower duct and IMO it works better than the stock QiDi version.

The one you listed I assume?! What is the difference from the original one he modified if you know? Just wondering.

[wirlybird]

It has been working fine for MG Maker ABS, and MG Maker, Crystal and Raptor PLA on my QiDi.

Cool, I may give it a try. I'd like to have another machine that can print flexible to test against once I get the Flexion's installed on the FFCP.

[DaveB]

The one you listed I assume?! What is the difference from the original one he modified if you know? Just wondering.

Yeah, same as the one that you listed. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1716089
The last mod was the addition of the little flanges that fit into the blower's output opening. First version of his duct lacked those, so it was difficult to align and lock in place. It leaked a bit more too.

[wirlybird]

Yeah, same as the one that you listed. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1716089
The last mod was the addition of the little flanges that fit into the blower's output opening. First version of his duct lacked those, so it was difficult to align and lock in place. It leaked a bit more too.

Got it. I thought that might be it but hard to tell from the pic on Thiniverse.

[Talon 3D]

I am trying to decide between the two right now. I am going to print one of them in a little while I just have not decided which.
The first one looks interesting and like it not only works well but gives you a better view of your prints if you use a corner cam like I do.

The second though where both sit behind the nozzles seems like it would be great as well.

As for removing support material. Use leaky supports and you can use one of those small straw brushes to clean most of them out it looks like.

Ok, so I printed this duct last night. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1597507

Looks ok sitting on the bed! Later I will see how it really came out. Only thing I am worried about is getting all of the support material out of it! Hopefully it will be easier than I am thinking.

Has anyone tried this one http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1716089 Single, uses existing blower, improved ductwork for left blower.

or the original it was designed from? They claim prints come out much better.

I am looking for a dual setup to try a dual extrusion print.

[Talon 3D]

Cool I know what I am printing now. LOL
Thanks again for all the advice.

Yeah, same as the one that you listed. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1716089
The last mod was the addition of the little flanges that fit into the blower's output opening. First version of his duct lacked those, so it was difficult to align and lock in place. It leaked a bit more too.