Actually working Y Splitter for Bambulab printers

Actually working Y Splitter for Bambulab printers

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X1 Carbon
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X1
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0.1mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.1mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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1.4 h
1 plate
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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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1 plate

0.1mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.1mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
1.1 h
1 plate

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Description

An actually working Y splitter for Bambulab printers to be used to allow AMS and manual feeding without PTFE tubes switching

 

NOTICE: Must follow instructions:

  1. This should be printed in 0.1 layer height !!
  2. Connect as follows: A - AMS | M - Manual feed | P - to printer
  3. Print with flat surface on print bed
  4. Push the PTFE all the way in - it should be fitted into print
  5. Print - run a filament through each entry making sure no leftovers from the printer.
  6. Make sure the PTFE connecting the splitter to the printer is cut straight

 

After trying many Y splitters which failed, I reached the conclusion the Y splitter (actually joiner) should be designed differently:

  • AMS feed should be flawless and therefore prioritized (nobody cares about manual success rate)
  • there shouldn't be a “joined tube” print - either a round feeder, or printer friendly “chamber”
  • the design should take 3d printers characteristics in mind - print direction should be aligned with flow direction, no changes in printed tubes
  • connect easily with existing PTFE tubes

 

taking all this in mind I designed an externally flat print, with “join chamber” instead of joining tubes. this one is compatible with standard PTFE (4mm) and 10 mm fitting connectors

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0.1mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
This model works! Others, printed standing up is not smooth when exiting the print into the PTFE Tube. Printed in PLA. Thanks for sharing,
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I have tested several splitters. For me, this is the best one. No problems at all
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Great success!
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Easy print and smooth flow. Thank you.
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Fits perfectly! Very very very useful! 👍🏻
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Just printed and set this up, seems to work great. I do have a little catch when feeding from the AMS, was paranoid about it but seems to have worked okay on a couple of filament changes - will see how it plays out One question / thing I'd love to see is which way around you're using it on your printer? I haven't yet used the external spool but i'm confused about how the spool spins freely with the positioning I have it right now
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Printed fine with PETG on my P1S. Finally a splitter that fits properly in the back. I still had to ream out the internal guide tubes a little with some drill bits to get the filament moving absolutely smooth but not a big deal. Opted just to fill the letters with some white marker and use some magnets to attach although I tested free floating.
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