Geeetech A20M Purge Bucket

Here's my first iteration of the purge bucket for the Geeetech A20M. Installing this along with the tool changing script (tested on Simplify3D Only), will allow the purge to happen within the bucket instead of the printer printing a purge tower. This will reduce waste and also speed up the printing time.

It installs using the existing nuts on the right hand side X-Axis bracket, simply tighten them lock part first instead when reassembling. You'll also need a 3mm thick piece of silicone for the nozzle wipe part. i also use some aluminum tape for the inside of the purge bucket so the hot filament doesn't stick.

I also tend to leave the bottom tray open so the purged filament just falls out of the bucket :)

Simplify3d Tool Changing Script:
;; Start custom tool change script
M211 S0;
G91 ; Switch from absolute positioning to relative positioning
G1 Z1 F1000 ; Lift nozzle by 1 mm in relative positioning mode
G90 ; Return to absolute positioning
G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance (needed for following steps)
G1 E-7 F1800 ; Retract filament by 5+7=12mm at 30 mm/s (1800 mm/min) on old tool
G1 X-9.5 F6000 ; Go to X=-9.5 at 100 mm/sec
G92 E0 ; Reset again extrusion distance on old tool
{IF NEWTOOL=1}T1 ; Activate tool 1
{IF NEWTOOL=0}T0 ; Activate tool 0
G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance on new tool
G1 E51 F180 ; Extrude x mm of filament at 3 mm/s on new tool
G92 E0 ; Reset extrusion distance on new tool
G1 E-10 F1800 ; Retract filament by 5 mm at 30 mm/s
G1 X[current_position_x] Y[current_position_y] F6000 ; Move to next position on print at 100 mm/s
G91 ; Switch from absolute positioning to relative positioning
G1 Z-1 F1000 ; Move down nozzle by 1 mm in relative positioning mode
G90 ; Return to absolute positioning
M211 S1
;; End custom tool change script

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

Rafts:

Doesn't Matter

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Category: 3D Printer Accessories