Tool definitions

Edit config.g to include the extra tool definitions required for the second extruder.

NOTE: From firmware v1.04 onwards, the first extruder is defined as T0

For multicolour prints it is important the tool numbering starts at tool 0. Historically, tool numbering started at 1.  Therefore it is important that you update your SD image to reflect this change. The standard SD images, with the first extruder set to T0, are available here.

An example excerpt is given below, specifying parameters for two extruders:

M563 P127 H1 D0:1:2:3:4             ; Tool 127 allows the web interface to control all drives and heaters
M305 P0 R4700                               ; Set the first hot end thermistor series resistor to 4K7
M305 P1 R4700                               ; Set the second hot end thermistor series resistor to 4K7
M563 P0 D0 H1                               ; Define tool 0
G10 P0 S-273 R-273                       ; Set tool 0 operating and standby temperatures
M563 P1 D1 H2                                ; Define tool 1
G10 P1 X19 S-273 R-273               ; Set tool 1 temperatures, and X offset from the first nozzle tip

Extrusion

The second extruder can now be commissioned. The same procedure should be followed as for the first extruder:

  1. Check nozzle heating: Command the nozzle to 200C and verify that heating occurs in a controlled fashion.
  2. Manual extrusion: Ensure the motors are not energised. Manually rotate the extruder drive gears and verify that material can easily be extruded.
  3. Extruder drive motion: Command the extruder drive to confirm extrusion occurs as expected.
NOTE: From firmware v1.04, the firmware will not allow extrusion if the temperature of the hot end is below 170C. To override this, for example if you want to feed filament up to the hot end when it is not at operating temperature, send:

M302

This overrides the extrusion temperature limitation, until the next time the Duet is reset, or powered off.

Nozzle height

For dual material printing, it is important that both nozzle tips are in the same plane as the bed. Move the head until the first nozzle is touching the bed. Then slacken the screw locking the second nozzle in place, enabling the nozzle to slide down until it too touches the bed. Now tighten the screw to lock the nozzle at that height. quick-setting_1