The Swapper3D: NO MORE PURGE BLOCKS!

A project in Vancouver, Canada by BigBrain3D
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3D Printer add-on that eliminates the need for purge blocks during MultiColor 3D printing on the Prusa i3 w/ the MMU or Mosaic Palette.
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Backers: 129
Average Pledge Per Backer: $426 CAD

Funded: $55,008 CAD of $1 CAD
Dates: Jun 28th -> Jul 26th (29 days)
Project By: BigBrain3D
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Latest News

The Swapper3D + the Creality Ender3

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As a follow up to our last update we wanted to share with you some photos of the Swapper3D now mounted on the Creality Ender3-V2.  We have created the required adapters to mount the Swapper3D and the QuickSwap-Hotend on the Ender3 but there is still... (Read More)

Production Sample Update, Creality Printers, No More Soldering and CANDY!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers,  Production Sample Update:  Here are a few production sample pictures from inside the manufacturing plant before shipment to us.   These are QuickSwap-hotend parts, they are black anodized aluminum:    This is a pic of the slide... (Read More)

A BigBrain Thank you!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!  First and foremost we would like to say a BIG BRAIN thank you to our Swapper3D Backers!   We have seen a lot of buzz online through Twitter and YouTube around the Swapper3D - and we are so happy to see the excitement! Thank you for your... (Read More)

This 3D printer mod on Kickstarter can automatically swap your filament mid-print

June 28th - via: pcgamer.com
When prints already take hours, or even days to complete, adding purge blocks here and there to transition colours can easily double that time. That's why this Kickstarter(opens in new tab) promising a swappable nozzle attachment for your 3D printer looks like it could be a life saver. (Read More)

Interesting New - And Old - Approach To Multi Color 3D Printing Hits Kickstarter

June 28th - via: makezine.com
One of the common frustrations with common filament based 3D printing is that you’re typically stuck with one material at a time. The Swapper3D Kickstarter is taking a somewhat tried and true approach from CNC machining and applying it to a 3D printer. (Read More)

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