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DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation

  1. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare Copperhead™ Adapter: step 1, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare Copperhead™ Adapter: step 1, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare Copperhead™ Adapter: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Use 2x 2.5x6mm screws supplied with the Copperhead™ hotend.

    • Insert them in the mounting holes.

  2. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Attach Adapter To Hotend: step 2, image 1 of 2 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Attach Adapter To Hotend: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Attach Adapter and hotend.

    • New lineNotice the orientation of the Adapter and Hot Block.

    • These indented marks should be oriented towards the front of the DDX.

    • The fixation screws that attach the DDX to the carriage plate will enter through them.

  3. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare PTFE Tube: step 3, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare PTFE Tube: step 3, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Prepare PTFE Tube: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the Capricorn tube inside the Adapter and hotend.

    • Push hard until it hits the bottom.

    • Download the PTFE cutting fixture

  4. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Cut PTFE Tube To Spec: step 4, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Cut PTFE Tube To Spec: step 4, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Cut PTFE Tube To Spec: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the Capricorn tube in the cutting fixture

    • Drive it until it fits the Adapter

    • Pressing all together use the hobby knife to cut the tube straight.

    • At the end, the Capricorn should stand out about 5mm.

  5. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Insert Copperhead™ Into DDX: step 5, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Insert Copperhead™ Into DDX: step 5, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Insert Copperhead™ Into DDX: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Spread the housing apart from 2 to 3mm

    • Insert the Copperhead™ in at an angle.

    • Push it until the mounting holes align.

  6. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 1/2: step 6, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 1/2: step 6, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 1/2: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • If when clamping the DDX the gears collide:

    • Release the thumbscrew.

    • Open the hinge.

    • Clamp both halves while rotating the main gear back and forth.

  7. DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 2/2: step 7, image 1 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 2/2: step 7, image 2 of 3 DDX/ Copperhead Hotend Installation, Close DDX 2/2: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • When the DDX closes down verify the mounting holes alignment.

    • Screw the back screws to close it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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where do i get the cutting fixture

Sarbartha Sengupta - Reply

Thanks for your questions. We’ve added a link to step 3.

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