We are Australian Distributors of the infamous E3D V6 high performance full metal Hot Ends.
The e3D Legends pack includes both the Chimera and Cyclops multi-extrusion systems in one package. This enables you to be able to swap and change between the two options print head configurations on the one printer.
Add Multi-Extrusion capability to your machine with the easiest, most versatile, and highest performance HotEnds in the industry. E3D has a range of modular systems which give you the ability to create printers that can print a wide range of colours and materials in a single object, in one print.
These 3D printer Hot Ends are well regarded as one of the best full metal Hot Ends. They are suitable for printing the widest range of print materials with excellent print results, allowing for soft flexible materials and higher temperature filaments such as polycarbonate and Nylons.
These well crafted HotEnds have renowned for their print quality, minimal blockading, fast response and efficient thermal properties, eliminating HotEnd meltdown failures associated with PEKK/PTFE designs. This HotEnd with the supplied thermistor can reach 300 degrees C (can reach 400 degree C with however may require additional electronics) and will heat from 20C to 200C in 65 seconds and the temperature control responsiveness will keep the HotEnd within 0.5 degrees C.
Dual Extrusion
Dual Extrusion brings the abilities of your printer to a whole new level; providing a way to print items in multiple colours, multiple materials and soluble support structures giving you unprecedented freedom in what you can print. Multi-material prints allow you to combine distinctly different material properties in a single print. Support materials allow you to ignore problems of overhangs or picking off tedious-same material supports by using soluble support materials, or materials that break away cleanly from your prints. If you are looking to expand your 3D printing capability and experiment with new ways to 3D print, then the Legends Pack which includes the Chimera and Cyclops is the ideal solution for you.
This multiple extrusion systems share some core design principles to the e3D HotEnds: The signature E3D V6 All-Metal, high performance design for fantastic prints in every material, every time. Easy to level nozzles make getting started in dual extrusion easier than ever before. Absolute minimum size and weight, won’t weigh down your machine or reduce printing performance.
The Chimera 2 in 2 out
The Chimera is a neat and simple and light weight way in which to add conventional dual extrusion to your machine in a simple, air cooled package. Nozzles can be individually adjusted in height for an easy setup experience. Each nozzle is individually temperature controllable for ultimate material versatility. Chimera inherits the best from it’s cousins, e3D v6 and e3 Kraken, combining them into a single, reliable, yet highly capable hotend with a tiny 30x28mm footprint and easy mounting.
The Cyclops 2 in 1 out
The Cyclops introduces a new way of printing multiple materials not yet seen before in commercially available hotends. By taking 2 input materials and printing them alternately from a single nozzle Cyclops is able to eliminate ooze problems that are inherent in most conventional dual extrusion systems. A great advantage of using the e3D Cyclops HotEnd this the fact that there is only one nozzle, eliminating any alignment issues associated with dual extrusion. This new approach has been working excellently, but it is released as an experimental product.
Some experimental techniques which e3D have conducted using the Cyclops Dual Extruder.
Whats in the box
1 x Cyclops Cooler Block 2 x Cyclops Heat Breaks 1 x Cyclops Heat Block 1 x Cyclops Nozzle 0.4mm 2 x Kraken Heat Breaks 2 x V6 Heater Blocks 2 x V6 Nozzle 1.75mm x 0.4mm 2 x Bowden Couplings- Threaded 2x Bowden Couplings -For Metal 1.6m x PTFE Tubing (1.75mm) 3 x 100K Semitec Thermistor 300mm x Blue Fibreglass Sleeving 3 x 2-Way Thermistor Cable 3 x (12V or 24V) 25W Heater Cartridge 1 x (12V or 24V) 30x30x10mm Fan 1 x "Cyclops Cold Side" Kit 1 x "Cyclops Hot Side" Kit 1 x "Dual V6 Hot Side" Kit 1 x Cyclops Spanner
For more information and assembly guides on the e3D Legends pack can be found -here-
This above cutaways show the internals of all three HotEnds. Left to Right: 1.75mm Universal, 3mm Direct, 3mm Bowden. - See more at: https://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Full-Kit/v6-1.75mm-Universal-Bowden#sthash.cOCmL0t2.dpuf
I have not been able to use the printer. It keeps jamming in the print head. I have heated the print head but can't clear it. Tried to remove screw but it's blurred so can't remove it and no I didn't hurt it. It currently sits as a paper wait on my desk waiting for a reply from qidi support which has been over a week.
Fired it up and decided to quickly print a benchy.
Wow! I couldn't stop checking it out. It only took 13 minutes and it is the best benchy I have ever printed. I have 5 Printers, including a Creality K1 Max and none of them came close to this one.
Since then it has been working its butt off and I am super impressed. I thought the K1 Max was unbeatable for the price but this is much better and less expensive.
Its print head heat range and chamber warming means you can print many different filaments making it much more versatile than most of its competitors and the ability to print multiple colours is coming in early 2025, meaning it will more than favourably compete with both the Creality K2 and the Bambu range, especially pricewise.
Really easy to set up and really easy to use. I recommend it whether you're a novice or running a print farm. You will definitely not be sorry you purchased this unit.
This product worked fine so far. it's not what I was supposed to get as I wanted PLA-CF. My only issue is the cardboard spools. I managed to get by by not using the AMS.
I love it, the 5M pro, super easy to setup and use with default settings which allows you heaps of time to learn and adjust the device settings to maximise its output quality with out the frustraion of failed prints.
