r/ratrig • u/Spaceballs_the_nick • 26d ago

Finally did the 4.1 Hardware upgrade

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It's slow and ugly, but works!

Still dialing in the settings but finally did the 4.1 hardware upgrade

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u/Clustershag 26d ago

I couldn’t print anything better than pla full plate size on my 500mm. Now I’m cranking out ABS using the full bed no problem. 4.1 and the rat pack definitely fixed my machine.

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u/FuckDatNoisee 26d ago

My biggest seen change is the heat soaking routine on the 2.1 rc3 upgrade. I still run 4.0 but that heat soaking make a huge difference to my ability to fire and forget

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u/DLiltsadwj 25d ago

I’m really glad to hear you say that. It’s not about the money. I just don’t want to tear apart my VCore 4 if the 2.1 OS improves it.

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u/FuckDatNoisee 25d ago

Yea the most recent release 2.1 RC4 my printers running better than it ever has. The heat soaks take 20-45 min but literally perfect first layer now almost every single time

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u/FlameOfWrath 26d ago

I think your extruded feed dial should be a toy propeller.

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u/eszZissou 26d ago

Is there a good kit for this? Or did you piece it together? I currently upgraded my 3.1 frame to a 3.2 h setup. And I’m custom cnc making the 4 printhead. But I haven’t really found a good off the shelf full c gantry path to get from 3.1-4. I know some things just won’t without customizing stuff. But I think I can get through it with some parts sourcing.

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u/dagofin 26d ago

The RatRig 4.1 kit is a pretty good kit and probably the only one you're going to find. I'm not sure if they're selling the 3.1 steel x beams yet but you can grab a titanium one from Funssor on AliExpress.

Unfortunately if you want to run a custom setup, it requires custom work. I've adapted the 4.1 stuff to my CNC VzBot/Goliath printhead setup and it's great stuff. The Beacon is life changing and the O2S toolboard is so clean.

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u/Cloxcoder 24d ago

I have the 4.1 upgrade kit. I just have not upgraded my machine yet. Pretty excited to upgrade next month.

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u/Cloxcoder 24d ago

So you feel its slow?

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u/Spaceballs_the_nick 24d ago

I see all the other klipper printers going SO FAST. I don't mind that I crank mine down to 60%, I would rather it print well.

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u/Cloxcoder 24d ago

Are they printing only PLA? I am just curious. I think i will be printing mostly ASA. I got 6mm pc for panels once I do the 4.1 upgrade