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ERCF Filament Cutting Mod

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ERCF_Filament_Cutting_MOD

ERCF Filament Cutting Mod

The biggest effect is probably the cutting method, which can greatly reduce errors caused by filament spider webs. Friction and tangling caused by the shape of the filament end can occur. This problem can be resolved.

The fuzzy function can reduce tower size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHE_eaS_J6o&ab_channel=MrGoodman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3OkWK-ciag&ab_channel=MrGoodman

https://blog.naver.com/pure100kim/223006132448

Version Hsitory

I really sorry about stl file that uploading wrong straight type cutter knife stl file.

Reuploading 45 degree cutter knife stl file. (02 May 2023) please forgive my mistake. hahaha

Image of ERCF Cutting Knife lever

1. Using software

I use ERCF software : https://github.com/moggieuk/ERCF-Software-V3

2. Prepare parts

(1) E3D V6 Heatsink 1ea https://smartstore.naver.com/2bitmall/products/5242626620

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

(2) Art knife diagonal Type 1ea

Can buy same type knife via aliexpress. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLzv8n4

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

(3) etc

-. M2*12mm 1EA

-. M2 space

-. M3*14mm 2EA

-. M3 Insert 3EA

-. ballpoint pen spring 1EA

(4) ERCF_Cutting_lever_Touch_screw holder 2020 Profile 50mm

M5 Sprint Nun or T nut 5EA

M5*30mm 1EA

M5*8mm 4EA

Corner Block 2EA

3. STL Fils

The (1)(2) two stl files must be combined for the blade to work properly.

(1)ERCF OMRON switch and Neodium Magectic

https://github.com/pure100kim/StealthBurner_Toolhead-Sensor_switch Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

(2) Cutting lever V6 Heatsink stl files

4. Assemble

It is important teflon tube shape becase To ensure that the filament fits properly, it is necessary to Trumpet shape it.

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

Assemble it as shown in the picture below

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

This is a lever operation holder for activating the cutting knob. It should be located on the left front side. If it is positioned at the back, it may interfere with the drag chain. If the user does not use the drag chain, it is also acceptable to install it at the far right back. The installation height can be adjusted.

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

5. gcode macro

Include Filament cutting macro file in printer.cfg as below

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

If you want move _PARK location or wiper location, change the gcode end line.

(Optinonal) Filament wiper https://github.com/pure100kim/VORON_NOZZLE_WIPER/blob/main/README.md

6. Prusa Slicer setting

Image of ERCF Toolheadsensor

7. Filament remove modification

Modify [gcode_macro REMOVE_FILAMENT] macro section in printer.cfg

Adjust retraction lenth value This is cutting position.

M117 Removing filament ERCF_FORM_TIP_STANDALONE USE_SKINNYDIP=1 SKINNYDIP_DISTANCE=31 COOLING_TUBE_LENGTH=10 COOLING_TUBE_RETRACTION=35 G91 G92 E0 G1 E-35 F3000

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ERCF Filament Cutting Mod

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