How to reduce 3D printing filament waste by using the SUNLU filament connector FC01

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[luizhdcosta]

Isn’t there a cutter on the device to remove the sleeve? i believe there’s a blade in the back

[Dimitris]

After welding the filament, you can place the PTFE sleeves in the back part of the lid, close the lid and then simply pull it out.

[yeroca]

I think this is really cool! It seems very well thought out. The only thing that might make it a bit easier is to have a filament clamp on each side so that you don't have to do the slightly tricky hold with fingers while clamping with thumb maneuver. The clamps could slide laterally so that you can provide the slight pressure needed during the bonding process.

I also like that it provides a poor-man's multicolor printing solution. In fact, you could cut up predetermined segment lengths from different spools intentionally to get the color order and balance you want, all with no filament changing during the print. Yeah it's limited to horizontal layers, but that's an awesome capability for the price. Plus no pooping.

[DrSoapp]

Aurora Tech once again showing the world how to conduct a review! Thanks!

[MrGerhardGrobler]

Thank you for the video.
Always something interesting on your channel.
Awhile ago I bought a 2nd hand Pallet 2 to make my own custome rapid change filament, and to join nearly empty spools together.
Worked like a charm till I put a local companies rPLA through it.
I measured it afterwards, 1.65mm to 2.7mm over a 100mm diistance.
It broke the filament run out sensor.
I was duped after your use of sunlu recycled PLA.
Seems the r wasn't for recycled, but for reject.
but back to the point.
For the price of 2 spools of PLA you can save remnants and make up spools worth hundreds of $$$! well done!

[paulusdeboskabouter]

I use the idea of Mike "What is Mike Making Now" see You tube "The best way of welding or splicing filament" for several month know. Sunlu had made a practical solution of his idea.

[samul]

I usually just let the filament run out on the printer and then load a new roll when the first one runs out. This might be handy if there's like a bunch or rolls left over and you do them all at the same time.

[hasansheriff]

Thanks for this review! I was literally in the middle of designing my own filament splicer and saw this review resulting in me abandoning the project and buying the Sunlu instead.
Finally, all the near empty spools will be used for functional (non aesthetic) parts and prototyping!

[revrndcast]

Nice, thanks for showing the different filaments too. A little switch to put pressure on and hold both filaments would work wonders so you don't need 3 hands.

[gaveintothedarkness]

Sunlu is going to sell so many of these things amazing to finally see a decent commercial product released.

[markclark]

I have been looking for something like this for a while but didn't like the ones on offer so far, the FC01 seems much better all round. I tried to order one via your link and found that the SUNLU site is not working that well, it took several attempts to convince it that I was in the UK and using GBP to pay, it seemed to prefer a mixture of either dollars and UK shipping or GBP and US shipping. If anyone has this issue, just keep trying as it gets there in the end. I paid 34.75GBP with 2 extra packs of sleeves.

Keep up the reviews, no-one else covers things quite as thoroughly as you do. Mark, UK.

[caltdie]

Thanks for the link - Sunlu have already upped their price to €85 which may or may not be worth it - but at €35 it definitely is!!!

[melodiclodgings]

I actually cant wait to get this, it would help so much with how many spools i go through with my project

[seekertosecrets]

4:43 Okay, that's an interesting comparison. It also appears that it doesn't have any indications that the device is done.
5:11 Now, that's a deal! The pricing is right on the money!

I got to keep this device in mind.

[stevendunn]

It reminds me of splicing audio tape. Love your videos. You are beautiful and so knowledgeable .

[colincampbell]

I be getting it soon! The small connector tubes could be saved if your rolling the filament on to the other
empty spool the other loose end of filament would soon be off the old spool so slide the tube off before attaching the loose end of filament in the new spool.

Be reusable if not too over used then. Really those small guide tubes are slim PTFE tubing,
So maybe find a thin cheap Bowden Tubing and cut it up to the size of the connecting tubes.

So many thin bowden tubes around there must be one that can be used instead of the official ones?
Just print out a cutter guide for the tube length and that will be a saving and a good use for the cheaper Bowden Tubes.

[kipbeegle]

Perfect timing! I was just thinking about getting one of these. Another great video, as always.

[thegoldbug]

I was using the tube process and using a soldering iron for heat but the curly leftovers were problematic welding. I also discovered that those leftovers became brittle and would break in my AMS so I just stop joining them and started throwing them out as it saved a lot of time and headaches.

[mrbilky]

The slot above where the heater is where you put the filament with the ptfe tube close the lid and it will slice the ptfe tube for removal

[D_Printing]

1:55 there is a cutter blade near the back of the Unit to cut the tube